If you’ve been looking for a quick and easy dessert option, you’ve just found it—and the best part is how incredibly delicious it is. This Strawberry Meringue is a classic sweet treat that requires only a few ingredients to create something amazing. Let’s get to the recipe!
Ingredients for Strawberry Meringue:
- 2 bags of meringue cookies (store-bought);
- 2 cans (14 oz each) of sweetened condensed milk;
- 1 can (approx. 10 oz) of table cream (creme de leite);
- 3 cartons (approx. 1 lb each) of fresh strawberries;
- 1 tbsp of ice cream stabilizer (emulsifier).
How to make Strawberry Meringue:
- Wash the strawberries well and set aside a few whole ones for garnish;
- Dice the remaining strawberries into small pieces and set aside;
- In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, combine the two cans of sweetened condensed milk and the table cream;
- Beat for 2 minutes;
- Add the tablespoon of emulsifier and continue beating until the cream is thick, airy, and fluffy.
Assembly:
- Take a large glass dish or trifle bowl and spread a layer of the cream evenly on the bottom;
- Break the meringue cookies into bite-sized pieces and spread them over the cream until covered;
- Add a layer of strawberries over the meringue cookies, repeating the layers until you’ve used all the ingredients;
- Finish by garnishing with the whole strawberries you set aside and a few extra cookie crumbles;
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving. Enjoy!
Pro Tip:
For the best texture when making homemade meringue shells, it is important to add the sugar gradually while whipping the egg whites. This creates a stable, airy, and crisp meringue.
Fun Fact:
Although widely known as a classic Latin American dessert, meringue actually originated in Europe. It is believed that the recipe was brought to Latin America by Spanish colonizers during the colonial period.
Did you like this recipe? Share it! We have many more delicious dessert recipes on our site!