Description
Delightful bites of cloud-like meringue topped with cardamom cream and fresh strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in small rounds.
- Bake for about 90 minutes until crisp and dry. Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl with ground cardamom until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by topping the meringues with cardamom cream and strawberries. Serve immediately.
Notes
For people with diabetes, opt for sugar-free substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg