Roasted Strawberry Meringues

Elevate your dessert game with these irresistible Roasted Strawberry Meringues, a delightful combination of crisp, airy meringue and sweet, caramelized strawberries. Fresh strawberries are roasted to perfection to enhance their natural sweetness, then lightly mashed into a luscious puree that swirls beautifully into glossy, cloud-like meringues. Infused with a hint of vanilla and stabilized with a touch of lemon juice and cornstarch, these melt-in-your-mouth treats are as elegant as they are delicious. Perfect for entertaining or an indulgent snack, this recipe is the epitome of light, fruity indulgence. Ready in just over two hours and serving up to eight, these gluten-free confections are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams Fresh strawberries
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (for strawberries)
• 3 large Egg whites
• 200 grams Granulated sugar (for meringues)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Hull and halve the strawberries, then spread them out on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar over the strawberries and roast them in the oven for 20 minutes, or until softened and slightly caramelized. Allow them to cool, then mash them lightly with a fork to form a chunky puree. Set aside.

Step 4

Reduce the oven temperature to 100°C (212°F) and line another baking sheet with fresh parchment paper.

Step 5

In a clean, dry bowl, begin whipping the egg whites using an electric mixer on medium speed. Once they become foamy, add the lemon juice to stabilize the meringue.

Step 6

Gradually add the 200 grams of granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whip the egg whites. Increase the mixer speed to high and whip until stiff, glossy peaks form.

Step 7

Gently fold in the vanilla extract and cornstarch using a spatula.

Step 8

Using two large spoons, scoop dollops of the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Use the back of a spoon to create a slight indentation in the center of each meringue.

Step 9

Add a small spoonful of the roasted strawberry puree to the center of each meringue and gently swirl it into the meringue using a toothpick or skewer.

Step 10

Bake the meringues in the oven for 1.5 hours, or until they are completely dry to the touch and can be easily lifted off the parchment paper. Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.

Step 11

Serve the roasted strawberry meringues as a light and elegant dessert. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	569.7 grams (569.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	979

Total Fat 0.80g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 170mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 237.20g	86%
Dietary Fiber 5.00g	18%
Total Sugars 226.00g
Protein 12.30g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 538mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.7%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 94.4%