Raspberry Meringue Hearts: How to Make Perfect Valentine Treats
Light and airy raspberry meringue hearts with crisp outsides, soft centers, and a sweet-tart raspberry filling a beautiful and elegant dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
- 3. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- 4. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- 5. Mix in vanilla extract.
- 6. Pipe or spoon meringue into heart shapes on the baking sheet, creating a slight indentation in the center.
- 7. Bake for 1 hour, then turn off oven and let meringues cool completely inside.
- 8. Once cooled, spoon raspberry preserves into the center.
- 9. Top with fresh raspberries.
- 10. Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired and serve.
Notes
- Make sure bowls and beaters are completely clean and dry.
- Do not open the oven during baking.
- Best assembled shortly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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