Chocolate Meringues and Strawberries

Name: Chocolate Meringues and Strawberries
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 5 teaspoons cocoa powder, sifted; 0 teaspoons cream of tartar; 57 grams dark chocolate (60%¿70% cacao), shaved; 3 egg whites, at room temperature; 177 milliliters granulated sugar, divided; 177 milliliters heavy cream; 454 grams bag frozen strawberries, thawed, halved; 2 Tbsps confectioners sugar

Need a gluten free and vegetarian dessert? Chocolate Meringues and Strawberries could be an outstanding recipe to try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 306 calories, 4g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up granulated sugar, cocoa powder, confectioner's sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oven to 325°. In a bowl, combine strawberries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and vinegar. Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until peaks form.

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Granulated Sugar

Strawberries

Egg Whites

Vinegar

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Hand Mixer

Bowl

Oven

Add cream of tartar and a pinch of salt; beat to combine. Slowly add remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.

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Granulated Sugar

Cream Of Tartar

Salt

Sprinkle cocoa over egg mixture; whip until just combined.

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Cocoa Powder

Egg

Spread into 6 mounds, 3 inches each, on a parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Make an indentation in the middle of each meringue so sides are 1/2-inch thick.

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Mounds Bar

Spread

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Baking Paper

Baking Sheet

Place in oven, reduce temperature to 300° and bake until meringues are dry on outside and soft in center, 50 minutes. Cool on sheets. Using an electric mixer, whip cream and confectioner's sugar. Top meringues evenly with berry mixture, whipped cream and chocolate.

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Whipped Cream