Serve this stunning and easy dessert at your next summer party.
This impressive-looking dessert is easy to whip up, thanks to the oven doing the bulk of the job.
Letting the fruit macerate with sugar is what allows for extra-flavorful fruit.
Photo: Greg DuPree
This recipe was developed by Anna Theoktisto.
Ingredients
8large egg whites, at room temperature
14teaspooncream of tartar
2cupsplus 3 Tbsp.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
With mixer on high speed, add 2 cups granulated sugar in a slow, steady stream.
Beat until egg whites are stiff and sugar is dissolved, about 8 minutes.
Add vanilla, beating until just combined, about 20 seconds.
Spread meringue on prepared baking sheet in a fairly even layer, almost covering entire baking sheet.
Bake meringue until firm, about 2 hours.
Turn off oven and let meringue cool in oven for 2 hours.
Remove from oven and let cool completely on baking sheet, about 15 minutes.
Stir together berries, mangoes, and remaining 3 tablespoons granulated sugar in a large bowl.
Let stand, stirring often, until juicy, about 10 minutes.
Spread whipped cream mixture evenly over cooled meringue.
Top evenly with berry-mango mixture; top with mint.
