Strawberry Meringue Desserts
Strawberry Meringue Desserts is a gluten free side dish. This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains around 4g of protein, 22g of fat, and a total of 438 calories. It will be a hit at your Mother's Day event. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. A mixture of vanillan extract, strawberries, semisweet chocolate chips, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Users who liked this recipe also liked Lemon Meringue Desserts, Festive Meringue Desserts, and Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream.
Instructions
Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Draw twenty-four 4-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangles on the paper; set aside.
For meringue, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla, cream of tartar and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.
Insert a #12 round pastry tip in a pastry bag or heavy-duty plastic bag. Fill bag with meringue. Pipe meringue in long rows on rectangles until each is completely filled.
Bake at 250° for 1 hour or until set and dry. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and cool on baking sheets. When cooled completely, remove meringues from paper and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
Spread 1 tablespoon over each meringue.
Let stand until chocolate is set.
In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and remaining vanilla, beating on high until stiff peaks form.
Set aside 12 strawberries; cut remaining strawberries into 1/4-in. slices.
Place 12 meringues on a flat serving platter.
Spread each with 2 tablespoons whipped cream; top with sliced strawberries.
Spread each with 2 tablespoons whipped cream. Top with remaining meringues and whipped cream. Loosely cover; refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Cut reserved strawberries in half. Arrange cut side down over whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.