Chocolate and Berry-Covered Meringue

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
1%
Chocolate and Berry-Covered Meringue
45 min.
8
150kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful dessert that not only satisfies but also adheres to a range of dietary needs—our Chocolate and Berry-Covered Meringue. This show-stopping treat is perfect for anyone looking to treat themselves, as it is gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making it a fantastic choice for guests with various dietary restrictions.

Picture a crisp, airy meringue nest, delicately baked to perfection, waiting to be adorned with luscious, fresh berries and a rich drizzle of melted semisweet chocolate. The vibrant colors of blueberries and raspberries intermingle beautifully on the meringue, creating a visually stunning centerpiece that is sure to impress your family and friends.

With just 150 calories per serving, this dessert is light yet decadent, making it the ideal side dish for any gathering or celebration. Whether it's a special occasion or a casual get-together, the Chocolate and Berry-Covered Meringue is sure to be the highlight of the meal. Not only is it easy to prepare, taking only 45 minutes from start to finish, but it also gives you an opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while keeping everyone in mind.

So gather your ingredients, unleash your creativity, and let this delightful meringue take center stage at your next dessert affair!

Ingredients

  • cups blueberries fresh
  • large egg whites 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • cups raspberries fresh
  • Dash salt 
  • 0.3 cup bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • teaspoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • blender
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 20
  2. To prepare meringue, cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a 9-inch circle on paper. Turn paper over; secure with masking tape.
  3. Place egg whites and salt in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until foamy.
  4. Add juice and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form.
  5. Add 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
  6. Spoon egg white mixture into 9-inch circle on prepared baking sheet. Shape meringue into a nest with 1-inch sides using the back of a spoon.
  7. Bake at 200 for 1 hour. Turn oven off; cool meringue in closed oven for 30 minutes. Carefully remove meringue from paper.
  8. To prepare topping, place chocolate and water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at high 1 minute or until chocolate melts, stirring every 20 seconds.
  9. Arrange berries on top of meringue; drizzle with chocolate sauce.
  10. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories150kcal
Protein7.09%
Fat14.41%
Carbs78.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.01
Glycemic Load
15.3
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.7147825554661%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
16.86mg
Petunidin
11.76mg
Delphinidin
13.51mg
Malvidin
25.05mg
Pelargonidin
0.29mg
Peonidin
7.54mg
Catechin
2.35mg
Epigallocatechin
0.38mg
Epicatechin
1.29mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.09mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.63mg
Myricetin
0.48mg
Quercetin
3.16mg
Gallocatechin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:149.98kcal
7.5%
Fat:2.5g
3.85%
Saturated Fat:1.22g
7.63%
Carbohydrates:30.67g
10.22%
Net Carbohydrates:27.39g
9.96%
Sugar:25.9g
28.77%
Cholesterol:0.33mg
0.11%
Sodium:33.79mg
1.47%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.1%
100%
Caffeine:4.7mg
1.57%
Protein:2.77g
5.54%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.05%
Vitamin C:11.69mg
14.17%
Fiber:3.28g
13.11%
Vitamin K:9.87µg
9.4%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.21%
Copper:0.12mg
6.11%
Selenium:3.97µg
5.67%
Magnesium:20.35mg
5.09%
Potassium:133.08mg
3.8%
Iron:0.68mg
3.78%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.37%
Phosphorus:29.9mg
2.99%
Folate:9.31µg
2.33%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.25%
Vitamin B3:0.4mg
1.99%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.94%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.93%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.73%
Calcium:14.6mg
1.46%
Source:My Recipes