STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE MERINGUE

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This special-occasion dessert is impressive and elegant. Strawberries are my family's favorite fruit, and they go great with chocolate. -Mary Lou Smarsh, Laurel, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups whole fresh strawberries
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Trace a 9-in. circle on paper. , Beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in almonds., Spoon meringue evenly over circle, forming a 1-1/4-in. rim. Bake at 300° for 45 minutes. Turn oven off; leave meringue in oven for 1 hour., Remove from the oven and cool on baking sheets. When cooled completely, remove meringues from paper and store in an airtight container at room temperature., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the cocoa, milk and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into the meringue shell. Top with strawberries., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Emeka Ezeoduma
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These meringues are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the strawberry chocolate filling is the perfect touch.


Rekha Sainju
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I made these meringues for my girlfriend's birthday, and she loved them!


Kulwa Sabu
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These meringues are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Seaboards Saikat
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I'm not a big fan of meringues, but these were really good!


Greg Spivey
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These meringues are so pretty! I love the way the chocolate filling peeks out from between the layers of meringue.


timmy ndou
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I've never made meringues before, but this recipe made it easy.


Courtney Lyons
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I'm allergic to strawberries, so I used raspberries instead. They were still delicious!


Samyog Tamang
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These meringues are the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Autumn Shaddix
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meringues didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected.


Moramang Mahloane
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these meringues again.


Abdul Wahab Ansari
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I made these meringues for a bake sale, and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Millicent Osei Bonsu
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These meringues were a bit too delicate for my taste. I prefer chewier meringues.


Person Clark
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meringues are always light and fluffy, and the strawberry chocolate filling is divine.


Baba Nusren
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I had some leftover egg whites, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The meringues were delicious and the perfect way to use up my leftover egg whites.


Buta Kutye
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These meringues were a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved them!


Star light
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I used dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate, and it turned out great! The meringues were still sweet enough, but the dark chocolate added a nice depth of flavor.


Erika Barlow
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The chocolate filling was a bit too rich for my taste, but the meringues themselves were perfect.


Ice2x ScarL1
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make these meringues without any problems.


Modise Mulane
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These meringues were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how delicious and beautiful they were. I'll be making them again for sure.


Saba Malik
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This strawberry chocolate meringue recipe is an absolute delight! The meringues turned out perfectly crispy and light, and the strawberry chocolate filling was rich and flavorful. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites!