Light as air and bursting with fresh berries, this meringue roll is a show-stopping dessert. Crisp on the outside, soft inside, and filled with silky cream, it feels elegant yet is surprisingly simple to make. It is the perfect sweet finish for any celebration.
For more light desserts, try our No-Bake Strawberry Banana Yogurt Dessert and our Warm Apple Crumble.
Ingredients
- 200 g (about 6) egg whites, room temperature
- 300 g (2 1/2 cups) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 250 ml (1 cup) heavy cream (33%)
- 250 g (1 cup) cream cheese
- 30 g (2 tbsp) sugar
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Whip the room-temperature whites with powdered sugar and lemon juice for 10-15 minutes until thick and glossy. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 150°C (300°F) for 30-40 minutes.
- While the meringue cools, whip the cream with the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Spread the cooled meringue with cream, scatter with berries, and roll up (crust-side down). Chill a couple of hours to set.
Tips
- Make sure the bowl is clean and grease-free so the whites whip to full volume.
- Roll the meringue gently while it is still slightly flexible to avoid cracking, and see more baking tips on Allrecipes and Serious Eats.
- Chill before slicing for the neatest, cleanest slices.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 71 kcal, protein 6.6 g, fat 1.7 g, carbs 9.5 g.