Meringues Chantilly with Roasted Berries

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Oven Rules

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Cook Time:
2 hr 0 min
Level:
Difficult
Yield:
8 meringues

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 4 hr 0 min
Cook: 2 hr 0 min
Total:: 6 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

4 extra - large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Roasted Berries, recipe follows

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a small glass and a pencil, draw 4 (3 1/2-inch) circles on each piece of paper. Turn the paper face down on the baking sheets.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt on high speed until frothy. Add 2/3 cup of the sugar and continue beating on high speed until the egg whites form very stiff peaks. Whisk in the vanilla. Carefully fold the remaining 1/3 cup sugar into the meringue. With a large star - shaped pastry tip, pipe a disk of meringue inside each circle. Pipe another layer around the edge to form the sides of the shells.

Bake for 2 hours, or until the meringues are dry and crisp but not browned. Turn off the heat and allow the meringues to sit in the oven for 4 hours or overnight.

For serving, place each meringue on a separate plate and top the shell with berries.

Roasted Berries:

1 pint fresh strawberries
2 half-pints fresh raspberries
2 half-pints fresh blueberries
2 half-pints fresh blackberries
1/4 cup sugar
Vanilla bean, split and seeds removed

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Place the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries on a sheet pan and toss with the sugar and vanilla bean seeds. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature before serving.

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recipe Meringues Chantilly with Roasted Berries
Kelly Buffalo, MN 01-13-2010
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When Ina made this on her show didn't she use balsamic vinegar on the berries?
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I am ready to roast my berries and I could have swore Ina made this with balsamic vinegar. Am I mistaken? Anyone tried... it? So far so good, though. They look delish! My piping isn't as pretty as hers. I used a ziplog gallon bag and cut the corner off and inserted my tip instead of a pastry bag. I will make this again. Practice makes perfect after all! Read more
recipe Meringues Chantilly with Roasted Berries
susan norcross, GA 01-03-2010
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Meringues Chantilly
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these meringues for my family yesterday they loved them. I didn't have mix berries so I put whipped cream,... strawberries and chocolate chip sprinkle with powder sugar. They were delicious I am making them again as I type. Thank you! Susan from Atlanta Ga.Read more
recipe Meringues Chantilly with Roasted Berries
Kimberly Palos Heights, IL 01-01-2010
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GREAT! But keep an eye on it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It is an impressive, delicious dessert. Just one thing - the directions said to bake for 2 hrs. At 1 1/2 hrs. my merignue... started to brown, so I had beige meringues. Still was delicious, but it would have been prettier if it had stayed white. So, my advice is to keep a close eye on it to keep it from browning. It was a big hit at our home.Read more
recipe Meringues Chantilly with Roasted Berries
Melissa Harvest, AL 12-30-2009
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Not a Difficult Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Grew up on meringues and have always loved these. Haven't made the roasted berries since I'm still debating on what to serve... with the meringues. Considering Creme Anglaise and Hazelnut Pralin.Read more
recipe Meringues Chantilly with Roasted Berries
corrina waddell, AZ 12-29-2009
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tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this recipe is so tasty every time i make i just want to make more i usually make this dessert one every week i love this... recipe very thanks Ina......Read more
recipe Meringues Chantilly with Roasted Berries
ruth west lanham hills, MD 11-12-2009
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foolproof meringues
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The best meringue recipe ever. The roasted berries are awesome, but when out of season try filling them with sliced chilled... bananas topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate ganache, elegant and inexpensive.Read more