RASPBERRY MERINGUE HEARTS

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Here's a lovely dessert that your guests will think is almost too pretty to eat! I love the graceful heart shape of the raspberry meringue. -Mary Lou Wayman, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
3 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
3 cups raspberry or lemon sorbet
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Additional fresh raspberries, optional

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in chopped almonds and vanilla. , Preheat oven to 300°. Drop meringue into 6 mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape into 4-in. hearts with the back of a spoon, building up the edges slightly. Bake for 35 minutes. Turn oven off; leave meringues in the oven for 1 to 1-1/2 hours. , For filling, place raspberries in a food processor. Cover and process until blended. Strain and discard seeds. In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, pureed raspberries and jam until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Cool. , To serve, spoon sauce into meringue hearts. Place scoop of sorbet on top. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (78g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

David Clara
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These raspberry meringue hearts are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love them!


azmir hossen
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I can't believe how easy these raspberry meringue hearts were to make. They turned out perfectly.


Thoyhiera Erasmus
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These raspberry meringue hearts are a work of art! I'm so impressed.


Nabasirye Rose
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I've never made meringue before, but these raspberry meringue hearts look so easy to make. I'm going to give them a try.


Cuyler Evans
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These raspberry meringue hearts are the perfect way to show your loved ones how much you care.


UT Magnus Supreme560
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I'm definitely going to make these raspberry meringue hearts for my next party. They look amazing.


Aongus Coyne
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These raspberry meringue hearts are so cute! I can't wait to try them.


Muzoora Anderson
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I made these raspberry meringue hearts for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so pretty and delicious.


lml Mustafa
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These raspberry meringue hearts are the perfect Valentine's Day treat. They're easy to make and look so festive. I'll definitely be making them again next year.


Faisal Mughal
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I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make these raspberry meringue hearts without any problems. They were a big hit at my party. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Jean Peterson
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These raspberry meringue hearts are so cute and easy to make! I made them with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They turned out beautifully and tasted even better.


Tylehia Rock
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I made these raspberry meringue hearts for my wife on our anniversary. She loved them! The meringues were light and airy, and the raspberry filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Samuel Kujem
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These raspberry meringue hearts were a hit at my Valentine's Day party! They were so easy to make and looked so impressive. The meringues were perfectly crispy and the raspberry filling was tart and sweet. I will definitely be making these again!