Description
A light and refreshing citrus meringue dessert topped with whipped cream and fresh citrus segments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Assorted fresh citrus segments (orange, lemon, lime, and grapefruit)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a 9-inch circle on it as a guide.
- In a clean, dry bowl, using a handheld mixer or a stand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until they form soft peaks.
- Increase the mixer speed to high. Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture becomes glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract, vinegar, and cornstarch using a spatula until fully combined.
- Spoon the meringue mixture onto the prepared parchment paper circle. Use a spatula to create a slight well in the center to hold the filling later.
- Place the meringue in the preheated oven. Bake for 60 minutes or until it’s dry on the outside and slightly cracked but still soft in the middle.
- Once baked, turn off the oven and leave the oven door ajar, letting the meringue cool inside for at least 1 hour.
- While the meringue cools, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- In a bowl, combine the zest and juice of the orange, lemon, and lime. Fold this mixture into the whipped cream gently.
- Once the meringue is completely cool, carefully remove it from the parchment paper and place it on your serving platter. Top with the whipped citrus cream.
- Add your fresh citrus segments on top of the whipped cream, arranging them beautifully for a stunning finish.
Notes
- This dessert is best served fresh to enjoy the lightness of the meringue.
- Feel free to use any combination of fresh citrus segments for decoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg