Description
A delightful Christmas dessert with layers of crisp meringue, fluffy whipped cream, and juicy mixed berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup sponge cake or ladyfingers
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a clean mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add in the sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the vinegar and cornstarch.
- Spoon the meringue onto a lined baking sheet, shaping it into a circle or rounds.
- Bake for about 1.5 hours until crisp and dry.
- Let the meringue cool completely.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the trifle by layering meringue, sponge cake, whipped cream, and mixed berries in a trifle dish.
- Top with additional whipped cream, berries, and mint leaves if desired.
- Enjoy immediately or chill until serving.
Notes
For the best volume, ensure your mixing bowl is clean and dry before whipping egg whites. Meringue can be made in advance and stored separately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg