Bedstefars Skæg: Indulgent Raspberry Meringue Cake Recipe
This indulgent raspberry meringue cake is a perfect dessert for any occasion, combining sweet and tart flavors with a light, fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 110 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups raspberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in the cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Spoon the meringue onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shaping it into a large circle.
- Bake for about 90 minutes, or until the meringue is dry and can be lifted from the parchment easily.
- While the meringue cools, prepare the raspberry filling by mixing raspberries with a bit of sugar to taste.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Once the meringue has cooled, layer the raspberry filling and whipped cream on top.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature egg whites.
- Can be topped with additional raspberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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