French in a Flash: Tricolore Berry Meringue Creams for Bastille Day

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
French in a Flash: Tricolore Berry Meringue Creams for Bastille Day
10 min.
4
239kcal

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Celebrate Bastille Day with a delightful twist on a classic French dessert—introducing our Tricolore Berry Meringue Creams! This enchanting dish not only showcases the colors of the French flag with vibrant blueberries, luscious raspberries, and elegant red currants, but it's also a vegetarian and gluten-free treat that everyone can enjoy.

Ready in a mere 10 minutes, these creamy meringue delights are the perfect addition to your festive table. Picture this: light, airy meringue nests filled with fluffy vanilla cream, topped with glistening berries that burst with flavor. The combination of textures—from the crisp meringues to the smooth cream and juicy fruits—creates an irresistible experience for both the eyes and the palate.

As summer fruits shine at their best, there’s no better time to indulge in this easy yet impressive dessert that captures the essence of French culinary artistry. Whether you're hosting a chic soirée or enjoying a quiet evening, these Tricolore Berry Meringue Creams are sure to impress your guests with their elegance and simplicity. Get ready to share a slice of French flair that’s both quick to prepare and oh-so-delicious!

Ingredients

  • 25  blueberries 
  •  currants red
  • tablespoons granulated sugar 
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream very cold
  • 20  raspberries 
  •  vanilla pod 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, add the cream and the vanilla seeds.
  2. Whisk until stiff. Stir in the sugar.
  3. Arrange the meringue nests on a platter. Fill each with a quarter of the vanilla cream.
  4. Arrange the berries on top. To make them look their best, arrange the raspberries first: a cluster of 3 opposite a cluster of
  5. Fill in the gaps with the blueberries, and top with a strand of red currants.
  6. Serve right away, although these will keep okay covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for about an hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories239kcal
Protein3.07%
Fat79.85%
Carbs17.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.02
Glycemic Load
4.72
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
3.4647826111835%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
5.26mg
Petunidin
2.59mg
Delphinidin
3.01mg
Malvidin
5.5mg
Pelargonidin
0.1mg
Peonidin
1.66mg
Catechin
0.56mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.4mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.73mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:238.73kcal
11.94%
Fat:21.78g
33.51%
Saturated Fat:13.69g
85.56%
Carbohydrates:10.48g
3.49%
Net Carbohydrates:9.6g
3.49%
Sugar:9.05g
10.06%
Cholesterol:67.24mg
22.41%
Sodium:16.32mg
0.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.88g
3.77%
Vitamin A:882.76IU
17.66%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.1%
Vitamin D:0.95µg
6.35%
Vitamin C:4.18mg
5.06%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.85%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.54%
Calcium:42.65mg
4.26%
Vitamin K:4.36µg
4.15%
Phosphorus:38.83mg
3.88%
Fiber:0.89g
3.55%
Selenium:1.86µg
2.65%
Potassium:80.75mg
2.31%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
1.95%
Magnesium:6.98mg
1.75%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.59%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.56%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.34%
Folate:5.05µg
1.26%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.23%
Copper:0.02mg
1.08%