Strawberry Meringue Clouds
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 10 to 12 meringues
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 11): Calories: 61; Total Fat: 0 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 14 g; Protein: 1 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 29 mg
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Resting Time: 2 hours
- Cooking Time: 2 hours
Whip up these dreamy Strawberry Meringue Clouds light-as-air treats with a crisp shell, gooey marshmallow center, and bursts of sweet strawberry and zesty lemon. Perfect for impressing at brunches or satisfying sweet cravings effortlessly!
Ingredients:
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup superfine baker's sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sliced freeze-dried strawberries, roughly chopped
- Zest of 1/2 a large lemon
Instructions:
- Position an oven rack in the center and preheat to 200F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for foolproof release.
- In a stand mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt to soft peaks, about 1 minute. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, on medium-high, then high speed until thick stiff peaks form, 3-5 minutes. Stir in vanilla, then gently fold in strawberries and zest to preserve that airy magic.
- Scoop heaping 1/4-cup mounds onto sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake 2 hours, then turn off oven and cool inside for 2 hours they emerge perfectly crunchy outside, chewy within!
- Store in an airtight container up to 4 days. Delight in every ethereal bite![1][4]
