Valentine's Day Meringue Dessert

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Valentine's Day Meringue Dessert
260 min.
8
464kcal

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Get ready to impress your loved ones with a stunning and delicious Valentine's Day dessert! This gluten-free meringue creation is a true showstopper, both in taste and presentation. With a crisp and airy meringue base, you'll create a heart-shaped masterpiece that will be the center of attention on your dessert table. The process begins with a delicate blend of egg whites and cream of tartar, carefully beaten to form glossy peaks. Then, you'll spread the meringue into a heart shape, building up the edges to create a beautiful shell. Baking it at a low temperature ensures a perfectly crisp and dry texture. While the meringue cools, you'll prepare a heavenly cream filling by combining whipped cream, cream cheese, and melted white chocolate. The result is a smooth and indulgent mixture that pairs perfectly with the meringue. After assembling the dessert, a generous topping of raspberry pie filling and fresh strawberries adds a burst of color and flavor. This dessert is not only visually stunning but also offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. With a caloric distribution favoring fats and carbs, it's a sweet treat that will satisfy your taste buds and make your Valentine's Day celebration truly memorable.

Ingredients

  • 21 oz peach pie filling canned
  • oz chocolate white melted
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.3 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  •  egg whites 
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • sprigs mint leaves fresh
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • cups strawberries fresh halved
  • 1.5 cups whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 275F. 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.
  2. Spread meringue to form 10x10-inch heart shape on cookie sheet, building up edges with back of spoon.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Carefully remove meringue shell from parchment paper; place shell on serving plate.
  6. Spread cream mixture evenly in shell. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  7. In medium bowl, gently mix pie filling and strawberries. Spoon 1 1/2 cups fruit mixture over top of dessert.
  8. Garnish with mint sprigs.
  9. Serve remaining fruit mixture to be spooned over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories464kcal
Protein3.94%
Fat46.43%
Carbs49.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.89
Glycemic Load
22.87
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.3795652285866%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.6mg
Petunidin
0.04mg
Delphinidin
0.11mg
Pelargonidin
8.95mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.28mg
Epicatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.4mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:463.54kcal
23.18%
Fat:24.69g
37.98%
Saturated Fat:15.2g
94.97%
Carbohydrates:59.36g
19.79%
Net Carbohydrates:57.86g
21.04%
Sugar:48.86g
54.29%
Cholesterol:66.98mg
22.33%
Sodium:126.77mg
5.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.72g
9.44%
Vitamin C:22.79mg
27.63%
Vitamin A:877.03IU
17.54%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.78%
Selenium:6.58µg
9.39%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.32%
Phosphorus:75.96mg
7.6%
Calcium:74.74mg
7.47%
Potassium:221.28mg
6.32%
Fiber:1.5g
5.98%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.12%
Vitamin D:0.71µg
4.76%
Copper:0.08mg
3.91%
Vitamin K:3.86µg
3.67%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.64%
Magnesium:13.6mg
3.4%
Folate:13.19µg
3.3%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.96%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.93%
Iron:0.49mg
2.7%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.48%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.31%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.52%