Description
Raspberry Mousse Meringue Hearts are a delightful dessert that combines airy meringue with rich raspberry mousse for an unforgettable treat. Perfect for any gathering, these heart-shaped confections are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Each bite offers a wonderful texture contrast between the crisp meringue and creamy mousse, making it a showstopper on any dessert table. Your guests will be wowed by both the taste and presentation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy, then gradually add sugar, whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in cornstarch and vanilla gently.
- Pipe or spoon heart shapes onto baking sheets and bake for about 1 hour until dry but soft inside. Turn off the oven and let cool completely.
- While meringues cool, puree raspberries and strain if desired.
- Whip cold cream to soft peaks; fold in raspberry puree and sugar until well combined.
- Once meringues are cool, fill each heart with raspberry mousse using a spoon or piping bag.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg