Light Meringue with Fresh Berries

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

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Feathery meringue nests filled with a vibrant mix of fresh berries, offering a delicate balance of sweetness and tartness. This recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, layers egg whites, cream of tartar, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves 6 Dessert cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (at room temperature) egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) fresh berries

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a clean, dry bowl, beat 4 egg whites with 1/4 tsp cream of tartar on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form (about 5 minutes).
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Using a spoon, form the meringue into 6 mounds on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4: Bake for 1 hour until the meringues are dry to the touch and the outside is lightly golden. Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside for 1 hour before serving. Top with 2 cups fresh berries.