Best Festive Meringue Desserts Recipes

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FESTIVE MERINGUE DESSERTS



Festive Meringue Desserts image

Often called pavlova, these fruit-and-cream-covered meringue mounds are impressive enough for a special occasion, yet only require 15 minutes to prep!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup blackberries
1 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
3/4 cup thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F.
  • Beat egg whites in medium bowl with mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating constantly until stiff peaks form. Blend in vanilla.
  • Spoon or pipe egg white mixture into 3 (4-inch) rounds on each of 2 parchment- or foil-covered baking sheets. Use large spoon to make large indentation in center of each round, building up side as much as possible.
  • Bake, one pan at a time, on center oven rack 55 min. or until meringues are dry and golden brown. Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheets. Carefully remove meringues from parchment.
  • Combine berries; set aside. Microwave chocolate in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted, stirring after each minute.
  • Fill meringues with berries just before serving; top with COOL WHIP. Drizzle with melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

FESTIVE MERINGUE CHRISTMAS TREES



Festive Meringue Christmas Trees image

These meringues are eye-catching on the dessert table at a holiday party, and they taste heavenly! Look no further for the perfect treat to get you into the Christmas spirit. -Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h20m

Yield about 26 meringues

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large egg whites
1-1/2 teaspoons clear or regular vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
2/3 cup sugar
Green food coloring
Assorted sprinkles
Star nonpareils
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 200°. Add vanilla, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Tint with green food coloring and mix thoroughly., Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag; insert a large #828 open star tip. Transfer meringue to bag. Pipe 2-in.-diameter tree shapes 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets; top with sprinkles and a star nonpareil. , Bake until firm to the touch, about 3 hours. Turn off oven and open door all the way; leave meringues in oven until cool. Remove meringues from parchment. If desired, sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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