Berry-Ginger Mess Recipe

Name: Berry-Ginger Mess
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 3 large egg whites, at room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved; 1 cup blueberries; 1 cup raspberries; 1/3 cup chilled heavy cream

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
1 cup blueberries
1 cup raspberries
1/3 cup chilled heavy cream

1
Preheat oven to 225u00b0. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; tape paper to baking sheet.
2
Combine 1/4 cup sugar and ginger. Place egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium-low speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and 1/8 teaspoon salt; beat at medium speed until soft peaks form. Add sugar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating just until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla; beat just until combined. Spoon mixture by 2 table-spoons into mounds onto baking sheet (about 18 total). Bake at 225u00b0 for 4 hours or until meringues are straw-colored, rotating pan once after 2 hours. Turn off oven (do not remove pan). Cool meringues to room temperature.
3
Combine remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and honey in a bowl. Add berries; toss. Let stand 1 hour.
4
Beat cream with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Place 1 meringue in each of 6 dessert glasses; divide half of berry mixture among glasses. Top each serving with 1 meringue. Divide remaining berry mixture among glasses. Top each with 2 tablespoons whipped cream. Crumble 1 meringue over each serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons sugar, divided, 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger, 3 large egg whites, at room temperature, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, and more.

Yes, Berry-Ginger Mess falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Berry-Ginger Mess

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