Valentine's Day Meringue Dessert

Valentine's Day Meringue Dessert

A meringue masterpiece that’s not complicated to make! White chocolate and fruit fillings add to the elegance.

Prep Time

30

Minutes

Total Time

4:20

Hrs:Mins

Makes

8

servings

4
egg whites
1/4
teaspoon cream of tartar
1
cup granulated sugar
1 1/2
cups whipping cream
4
oz cream cheese, softened
1/4
cup powdered sugar
3
oz white chocolate baking bar, melted
1
can (21 oz) raspberry pie filling
1
pint (2 cups) fresh strawberries, halved
Fresh mint sprigs, if desired
  1. Heat oven to 275°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. On high speed, beat in 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar at a time until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is almost dissolved, about 6 minutes. Spread meringue to form 10x10-inch heart shape on cookie sheet, building up edges with back of spoon.
  2. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until firm and dry to the touch. Turn oven off; let meringue shell stand in closed oven 1 hour. Slide meringue shell and parchment paper from cookie sheet onto wire rack. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in melted baking bar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in whipped cream.
  4. Carefully remove meringue shell from parchment paper; place shell on serving plate. Spread cream mixture evenly in shell. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  5. In medium bowl, gently mix pie filling and strawberries. Spoon 1 1/2 cups fruit mixture over top of dessert. Garnish with mint sprigs. Serve remaining fruit mixture to be spooned over individual servings.
Makes 8 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Tip
If other fresh berries are available, use a combination instead of using only strawberries.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 480
    • (Calories from Fat 230),
  • Total Fat 26g
    • (Saturated Fat 16g,
    • Trans Fat 1/2g),
  • Cholesterol 75mg;
  • Sodium 95mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 58g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2g,
    • Sugars 56g),
  • Protein 5g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 3 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 5 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 4;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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