Description
Holiday Wreath Meringues with Berries & Cream are the kind of easy recipe that instantly makes a dessert table feel magical. These crisp, airy meringue wreaths are piped into festive swirls, baked until light and delicate, then topped with fluffy whipped cream and bright berries for a beautiful holiday dessert. They work wonderfully for Christmas dessert spreads, party treats, winter entertaining, and elegant food ideas when you want something light, sweet, and memorable. If you need easy dessert ideas, holiday baking inspiration, or a stunning make-ahead treat, this one brings charm and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
4 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Green gel food coloring as needed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup raspberries or red currants
Small rosemary sprigs or mint leaves for garnish
Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 225°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then add the cream of tartar.
3. Gradually add the granulated sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract and a small amount of green gel food coloring until evenly tinted.
5. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe wreath shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
7. Beat the heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
8. Top each cooled wreath with whipped cream, cranberries, raspberries or red currants, and tiny rosemary sprigs or mint leaves.
9. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use a spotless bowl and beaters so the egg whites whip properly and reach full volume.
Assemble the whipped cream and berry topping just before serving to keep the meringues crisp.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wreath
- Calories: 148
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 28mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 14mg
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