Description
Delight in these delicate Raspberry Meringue Sandwiches, featuring crisp, airy meringue rounds filled with sweet raspberry jam and luscious whipped cream. Perfect for a light, gluten-free dessert with a French-inspired elegance, these sandwiches are simple to make and beautifully impressive for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Meringue
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- ½ cup raspberry jam (seedless preferred)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Set your oven to 225°F (about 107°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until they become foamy. Add the cream of tartar to stabilize the whites and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Add Sugar Gradually: Slowly add granulated sugar one tablespoon at a time while beating on high speed, continuing until you achieve stiff, glossy peaks for a perfect meringue texture.
- Incorporate Vanilla: Gently fold in the vanilla extract to add a fragrant flavor to the meringue base.
- Shape Meringues: Using a spoon or piping bag, create 2-inch rounds on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow room for drying without sticking.
- Bake: Bake the meringues for 1 hour and 15 minutes until they are dry to the touch. After baking, turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside with the door slightly ajar to cool slowly, preventing cracks.
- Whip Cream: While meringues cool, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form, preparing the creamy filling.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread a layer of raspberry jam onto the flat side of one meringue round, add a dollop of whipped cream, then top with another meringue to form a sandwich.
- Serve or Store: Serve the sandwiches immediately for maximum crispness or refrigerate for up to 2 hours, assembling just before serving to maintain texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute the heavy cream with coconut whipped cream.
- Raspberry jam can be swapped for strawberry or mixed berry jam based on preference.
- Assemble the meringue sandwiches right before serving to keep them crisp and prevent sogginess.
