Meringue Roulade with Summer Berries
A light and elegant meringue roulade filled with whipped cream and fresh summer berries. This delicate dessert combines a crisp exterior with a soft, creamy center and fruity flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 tsp corn starch (cornflour)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 4 large egg whites (preferably organic, older eggs are better for meringues)
- ⅔ cup sugar (Baker’s sugar is best)
- 8 oz heavy whipping cream (preferably organic)
- ½ cup raspberries and/or blackberries (fresh)
- ½ cup strawberries (chopped, fresh)
- 1 Tbsp confectioner’s sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Line an 11×16 inch jelly roll tray with baking paper and preheat the oven to 325ºF (160ºC).
- Mix the cornstarch, vanilla extract, and white wine vinegar together in a small bowl until smooth, then set aside.
- Whisk the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl until stiff peaks form, then gradually whisk in the sugar and cornstarch mixture until fully combined.
- Spoon the meringue mixture into the prepared tray and smooth the surface with a spoon or spatula.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden colored.
- Place a towel on the counter with a sheet of baking paper on top, sprinkled with confectioner’s sugar, then turn out the meringue onto the paper.
- Peel away the lining paper, place a new piece of baking paper on top, and roll the meringue from the short side using the towel as an aid. Let cool.
- Whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- When the meringue is cool, unroll it and remove the top paper. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface.
- Sprinkle the berries over the cream and carefully re-roll the dessert, placing the seam side down. Dust with confectioner’s sugar.
- Transfer the meringue roulade to a serving plate and decorate with additional berries if desired.
Notes
- Older egg whites can help create a more stable meringue.
- Keep the roulade chilled until serving for the best texture.
- Fresh seasonal berries can be substituted with other soft fruits.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
