Summer Berries with Cumin Meringues and Creme Fraiche
Recipe from Food & Wine

This recipe combines antioxidant-packed summer berries with an easy-to-make, protein-rich meringue. A touch of cumin gives the meringues an exotic earthiness, but they're equally delicious without the spice.


Summer Berries with Cumin Meringues and Creme Fraiche
Keller + Keller

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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • large egg whites
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    kosher salt
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    cream of tartar
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    finely ground cumin
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  • 1  cup
    sugar
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  • 4  cup
    mixed berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, and quartered strawberries (about 1 1/2 pounds)
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  • 1/4  cup
    creme fraiche
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Directions
1.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a medium stainless steel bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat the egg whites at medium speed until frothy. Add the kosher salt, cream of tartar, and cumin and beat until the egg whites hold soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue to beat until firm, glossy peaks form. Drop the egg white mixture in evenly spaced 2-tablespoon-size mounds on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
2.
Bake the meringues for 4 hours, until they are crisp but not browned. Let cool completely at room temperature. Serve the cumin meringues with the mixed berries and creme fraiche.

MAKE AHEAD
The meringues can be stored at room temperature overnight in an airtight container; refrigerated meringues can become soggy.

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