Merengón de Fresas (Colombian Strawberry Meringue Dessert)

Name: Merengón de Fresas (Colombian Strawberry Meringue Dessert)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 5 larges egg whites, at room temperature; 1 liters cup of granulated sugar; 1 Tbsps lime juice; 0 teaspoons vanilla extract

Merengón de Fresas (Colombian Strawberry Meringue Dessert) might be just the dessert you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, fodmap friendly, and vegetarian recipe has 723 calories, 3g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Mother's Day. Head to the store and pick up vanillan extract, granulated sugar, lime juice, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 250º F degrees. Line two small, or one large, baking sheets with parchment and set aside.

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Place the egg whites in a bowl and with and electric mixer, whisk until soft peaks form.Increase speed to high and gradually add granulated sugar, about 3 tablespoons at a time, add the lime juice and keep whisking until stiff peaks form. The whites should be firm but moist. Occasionally scrape down the side of the bowl.Spoon half of the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet , flatten with a spatula making sure the base of the meringue is not too thin.

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Granulated Sugar

Egg Whites

Lime Juice

Base

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Hand Mixer

Baking Sheet

Whisk

Spatula

Bowl

Place the strawberries in a bowl with the granulated sugar to macerate until the meringue is ready.

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Granulated Sugar

Strawberries

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Bowl

Whisk the whipped cream with the vanilla and powdered sugar until stiff and fluffy.o assemble: Using a spatula, spread the whipped cream over the meringue, add strawberries then place the second meringue on top.

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Powdered Sugar