Description
Delightful and festive meringue wreaths topped with whipped cream and berries, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites, room temp
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Fresh red currants or cranberries
- Mini rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
- Edible pearls or red sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, beating to stiff glossy peaks.
- Mix in vanilla and a few drops of green gel color.
- Transfer to piping bag fitted with large star tip.
- Pipe ring shapes onto baking sheet, leaving a hole in the center.
- Bake for 1.5 hours, then turn off oven and let sit 1 hour to dry.
- Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks.
- Pipe whipped cream over cooled meringues.
- Garnish with berries, rosemary, and sprinkles — serve fresh!
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results.
- The meringues can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- Use fresh berries for the best flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue with toppings
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg