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These Mini Meringues with Berries and Cream are one of my favourite desserts. I love the crunch of the meringue against the smooth cream and the sweet tang of the berry. Just bite and they will melt in your mouth. I serve them often and have found that meringues are loved by almost everyone. They are tantalisingly irresistible.
Mini Meringues with Berries and Cream are perfect when entertaining.
They are very simple to make. Prepare them several days in advance if necessary, store them in an airtight container and assemble them shortly before serving.
The meringues look very pretty when piled on a serving platter. They are so elegant they are almost too pretty to eat – well, ……. almost! These mini meringues are extremely versatile. They are lovely served for morning or afternoon tea, perfect when served at a party and just right with after dinner coffee.
Regular readers will have noticed that I have a preference for “small bites” of food, whether sweet or savoury.
With these mini meringues, once you have made the cases you can personalise them, being limited only by your imagination. Use raspberries, mixed berries or kiwi fruit with the cream. Lemon butter and cream would also be delicious. Or, try a banoffee meringue; fill the cases with ready-made caramel, banana and cream. Oh my!
You can make the cases small as I have done as they are ideal finger food at a party. However, if you have a more formal occasion you could make them a little larger. I like to pipe the meringue for a pretty effect but the cases are equally lovely when dolloped onto baking paper and shaped by a teaspoon. One is rustic and the other is more formal – but they will taste the same either way.
Although meringues are simple to make, I have a few tips to ensure the best result.
Firstly, you will find it easier to separate the yolks and the whites when the eggs are cold. However, you will achieve maximum volume by whipping the whites at room temperature. Therefore, I suggest that after you separate the yolks and whites you set the whites aside for about 15 minutes for them to come to room temperature. A further tip and a very important one is that it is best to make meringues on a dry day; they do not like humidity. The sugar will absorb moisture from the air making it difficult to whip the whites to stiff peaks. The baked meringues will likely weep and become soft. Finally, before you start, make sure that the bowl and beaters are clean and grease-free.
Grease prevents the egg whites from whipping up properly, so it’s very important that everything is perfectly clean. The smallest speck of fat or egg yolk will ruin the meringue. Therefore, if a speck of yolk falls in when separating the egg, the best way to get it out is with an empty eggshell.
Despite Mini Meringues with Berries and Cream being one of my most popular desserts, they contain just 4 ingredients.
The meringues are made with just egg whites and sugar. I whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Then I gradually add the sugar, whisking until the sugar has dissolved and the meringue has stiff peaks. I pipe or spoon the meringue onto prepared baking trays and bake in a low oven for about 50 minutes. Once the meringues are cool, I can store them for future use. When ready to serve them, I fill them with whipped cream and berries. Desserts are not easier than this.
Meringues are very forgiving. If you find that some of yours have cracked, don’t worry, the filling will conceal any flaws. However, cooking at this low temperature really does help prevent them from cracking.
Berries not in season? You can always use frozen, or top with our Easy Strawberry Sauce!
Hosting a sit-down dinner party? Finish the meal with our Individual Lemon Curd Meringues.
I do hope that you will try these Mini Meringues with Berries and Cream. Your friends and family will thank you for it. Please let me know in the comments below if you do.
Enjoy!
Alex xx
P.S. For more mini desserts, have a look at my Mini Plum Tartlets and Chocolate Raspberry Tarts!
Mini Meringues with Berries and Cream
These crisp meringues are filled with whipped cream and topped with fresh berries. They’re so easy to make yet tantalisingly irresistible. Make them for your friends and family – they will love them.
Ingredients
Meringues:
- 2 large egg whites
- 120 g caster/superfine sugar
Filling:
- 1 cup whipping/thickened cream *
- 250 g berries I used strawberries and blueberries
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 120 Degrees C (250F).
Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
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Separate the egg yolks and whites. Save the egg yolks for another use.
Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer or use a bowl and hand-held electric beaters. Beat on low speed until soft peaks form.
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Gradually add the sugar*, a tablespoon at a time, increasing the speed of the beaters. Beat constantly until the sugar dissolves, the mixture is thick and glossy and the meringue has stiff peaks.
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To check if the sugar has dissolved, rub a small amount of meringue between your thumb and a finger to check if it’s gritty or smooth. If it’s gritty you will need to beat a little longer. And yes, you will be able to safely hold the bowl above your head without the meringue falling out.
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Spoon the meringue into a piping bag fitted with a ½ cm-1cm/¼ “- ½” * small star nozzle.
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Starting at the centre, pipe the meringue onto a prepared baking tray into small circles about 3 ½ cm/1 ½“ in diameter. Continue piping and build the meringues to 3 layers high. Leave some space between the meringues.
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Bake for 50 minutes or until crisp.
Turn the oven off. Leave the meringues to cool in the oven.
Store the meringues in an airtight container.
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Filling:
Whip the cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Or, use hand-held electric beaters, whip until the cream has firm peaks and it is strong enough to hold its shape*.
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Spoon some cream into each meringue case.
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Decorate with the berries or fruit of your choice.
Recipe Notes
*Gradually adding the sugar ensures that you do not destroy the aeration of the whites that you have achieved through whisking, keeping them light and fluffy.
*I made small meringue nests, my star nozzle was ½ cm. If you’re making larger nests you may want to use a larger piping nozzle.
*It is not necessary to pipe the meringue. Just spoon the meringue onto a baking tray. Use a teaspoon to make an indent in the centre.
*Australian whipping/thickened creams contain 35% milk fat.
*Do not over-whip the cream or you will end up with butter.
* I have not added sugar to the cream as I feel the meringues are sufficiently sweet.
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Oh these look amazing. The perfect sweet treat!
Thank you so much, Erin 🙂
Yummy – I never knew making meringues was so easy to now. Thanks for your help!
You’re welcome, Alice! So glad you now know how simple it is. Enjoy!
Such a simple dessert, but a real showstopper! And so much variety with toppings – love it.
Thanks, Brian! Yes, great to mix up the toppings 🙂
if theres one thing i struggle with, it’s making merignues! you make it look so easy they look perfect i shall have to keep trying i will try your recipe thanks
I promise you it is simple. Katie <3
You got this!! Enjoy!
OMG girl! I am a lover of merengues! They taste so good. You find them in any supermarket with or without sprinkles. These ones looks even more good and healthy. thanks for sharing.
Trust me, homemade is better 😉 Enjoy hun!
thats one thing i keep failing at – meringes just never work well for me – i need to try your recipie
I do hope you will try it, Pati – I promise that with a few simple steps, you can have beautiful meringues 🙂
Those are so cute! I love serving desserts like this. Those single serve sizes are such an adorable way to plate up some nom noms.
Agree, Stacie! Individual or bite sized is my favourite 🙂
This looks so delicious! Could definitely go for a small and sweet dessert like this! Can’t wait to try it myself
Thanks, Eli!
Firstly, you will find it easier to separate the yolks and the whites when the eggs are cold. However, you will achieve maximum volume by whipping the whites at room temperature. Therefore, I suggest that after you separate the yolks and whites you set the whites aside for about 15 minutes for them to come to room temperature. A further tip and a very important one is that it is best to make meringues on a dry day; they do not like humidity.
I´m was always so scared of baking sweets because every time I do, something goes wrong. It seems like baking is so much more exact and complicated than anything else in the kitchen and tips like these can save the day!
Thank you for sharing every little detail, it can make all the difference!
Aww, thank you Carla! So glad you find the detail useful 🙂
I never knew a dessert can be so easy to make ? I love eggs so shall try this recipe soon! ☺
Aw, yay! Enjoy!
YUM! These treats look so delish, I’m deff going to make these 🙂
Thank you – enjoy!
I absolutely need to try these! They look so delicious. I’m a fan of anything with fresh berries.
Same here, Heather!
These look so easy and yummy! I think I’ll have to buy the merangs this time round as oven broke a couple of weeks ago and still needs to be fixed! But these make for quick desserts on days you dont know what to make to satisfy your sweet tooth! Thank you for sharing.
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Oh, frustrating for you, D! Hope you’ll get the oven fixed soon 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
What a nice dessert! I can’t wait to test it out, thanks.
Enjoy, John!
These look incredible! I will have to make these for our gender reveal next month! 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Oh, I LOVE that idea! All the best!
These look so delicious! And the ingredients seem to be gluten-free free! It’s so hard to find good gluten-free dessert recipes. Thank you!
Hey Kristy! This sure is GF – and be sure to check out my other recipes – nearly all of them are GF, or have the option to be 😉 Enjoy!
These are the cutest little pies! I’ve only had lemon meringue pie and it was many years ago but this is a nice twist!
Thanks, Mimi! This recipe is super flexible – you can put any twist on it you like 🙂
Yum! I love meringues and pavlovas. Especially with lots of cream and fruit 😀
Same here, Lorraine! 🙂
These meringues look like the perfect thing to serve when you’re trying to impress someone! At least for me, they do. I’ve always thought of meringues as being super fancy!
Thank you, Elaine! I agree – they do look fancy, but they’re also easy – so a winning combination! 🙂
I always seperate my eggs when cold. But I usually age my egg whites before using them.
Great advice! 🙂
It looks so delicious and it is easy to make as well im sure my kids will love it.
Thank you, Preet 🙂
Yum! I have never made meringues and these sound so good with the berries and cream!
Thanks, Gemma! Hope you will give them a try!
These are so cute! I am hosting a bridal shower in May, these will be on the list of treats!
So happy to hear that, Kelly 🙂
I am so excited for this mini meringue recipe. I can’t wait to get the ingredients this weekend so I can try it.
Enjoy it, Sue-Tanya! 🙂
These look so delish; a must make on a hot summer aussie day!
Sure is, Sylvie! Thank you 🙂
These look absolutely divine and make me hungry! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Thank you so much, Ana!
this looks amazing! i gotta try making this
Let me know if you do 🙂
Yum! These look great!
Thanks!
These things are so adorable and I love all your step by step photos! Too cute 🙂
Aww, thank you, Jamie! 🙂
it looks fast to dish up which really mean a lot for me! 🙂
Sure is, Sofia!! 🙂
They look so cute! Can’t wait to try it!
Enjoy, Bee!
My wife makes something similar. They are really tasty (and a little addictive). I am going to share this recipe with her.
Thanks, Scott 🙂
I am a meringue fan. As in i love meringue. Yours is so different because they have toppings on it. Would love to try this at home, too. Thanks for the share.
Thanks! 🙂 I hope you will enjoy them with the berries and cream!
Mini desserts full of love, goodness and sweetness! Excellent also for an aperitif with a glass of sparkling wine or rosé!
Yes, love that so much! 🙂 🙂
MINI MERINGUES looks so beautiful and I guess they will be very tasty. This is quite strange that to cook this I only need 4 active ingredients. Wow!!
You sure do – it is so simple! And delicious 🙂
Oh these look so tempting..I don’t think I’m skilled enough to make it so I’ll order it the next time I’m out. Thanks for this!
Aww, I am sure you could handle it <3
I haven’t made meringues in ages! These look absolutely fantastic with the fresh berries. We’ll be heading into fresh berry season here soon, and I absolutely can’t wait. I’m putting this recipe on the agenda for as soon as possible! 🙂
Awesome, David!! 🙂 I know you will love this!
These meringues look delicious! They are a bit too much for my limited cooking skills though!
They’re really very simple, Nish! 🙂
seriously these look soooooo good I want one!! now lol.
Aww, thanks, Susie!
Oh it looks so cute..! These goodies looks so perfect for mini parties.. My friends will love this.
When making them for a party be sure to make plenty. They go very quickly. 🙂 🙂
Those look so yummy! I’m going to have to try them with raspberries and cherries!
Yes! Great choice of fruit!
These look so amazing especially with berries adding this to my recipies to try
Hope you love them!
oooh those look so delicious! I have tried to make meringue in the past but was not successful! This recipe is the occasion to give it another go!
Hope you’ll find this one is easy and doable! Let me know how you get on 🙂
What a delicious way to serve berries. This recipe is on that I need to make.
Hope you will try, Tara!
What a fabulous dessert! I always love things with fruit on them. This would be so delicious. It’s been ages since I’ve had meringues.
Always appreciate you stopping by, Amber – thank you!
OK those meringues look delicious – I bet the fruit adds such a tweet taste to them as well. Definitely need to whip some up.
Hope you will enjoy, Sarah!
Such a great idea! I also love making anything mini – whenever I make cupcakes or cookies I always make some mini versions, and keep them in the freezer to use for “coffee candy” whenever I entertain. Always a hit!
Yes, love that idea!! 🙂
These look amazingly delicious! You are so talented!
You are so kind, Terri! I promise they’re simple to make though 🙂
So small and so cute! Looks delicious!
Thank you 🙂
These look so delicious and simple! Cant wait to try them!
Enjoy, Madison! Thanks for stopping by!
I can do some of it now. Really looks delicious! Congrats!
Thank you, Michael! 🙂
This looks so mouthwatering! Perfect for a springtime dessert. Yum!
Thanks so much, Britney!
I am constantly on the lookout for healthy desserts, so thank you! These look so good.
Thank you – enjoy them!
What beautiful mini desserts! These would be so pretty for a wedding shower or a patriotic holiday. I have never made meringue, so all the extra tips are super helpful!
Thanks so much! 🙂
I hope you’ll give it a go!! Enjoy, Kristin 🙂
This looks so delicious and I’ll definitely try this. Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy, Bindu 🙂
This recipe looks so good and is visually pretty! I love these kinds of recipes because they are perfect for a party. Looking forward to trying this recipe at my next event!
Sounds like a plan to me – thank you so much!
Aww this is so cute tiny delicious pieces. The preparation is also not difficult. Nice work 🙂
Thanks, Shubh 🙂
My sweet tooth is activated already. It just makes my mouth water by just seeing it. i cannot wait to try some with my favorite coffee.
Love that so much! 🙂
Oh Alex, these meringues are so cute. They actually look like permanent decorations. I love the way that they are bite-sized. The fact that you used fresh fruit is definitely a winner. They are so versatile that I need to try them with my daughter.
Oh, I really hope you do! I love that! This is something I make with my Mum all the time 🙂 Enjoy!
That hasn’t crossed my mind before.. I was too satisfied with the sweetness of a meringue alone.
Hope you will give it a try!
These seem amazing. I love the fact that you can eat them any time. The photos really bring out the deliciousness!
Thank you so much 🙂
Love this! I’ve tried making meringue once but never thought of adding fresh fruits on top.
It really is a delicious combination!
Wow, these meringue recipe is so unique, this will definitely satisfy my sweet tooth..! Love it..
Thank you so much!
Yum, these look so delicious! Love how they’re bite sized, perfect for a quick treat.
They sure are, Debra!
These are adorable! I would love to have them at a party, they are perfect fancy finger foods.
They are, Lisa! Thank you 🙂
Oh wow, these meringue treats look delicious. I love how you’ve paired it with berries!
Thanks, Dana!
I love combination or berries and cream for this meringue recipe. We like trying different treats together.
So happy to hear that, Heather!
These look super tasty. Thank you for sharing
You are welcome!
What a beautiful yummy treat! I live when gods looks as good as they taste.
Thank you so much, Christa!
I’m sure my son will like Mini Meringues with Berries and Cream and will be perfect for any time of the day. Thank you so much for sharing this easy recipe for me to try.
You are most welcome – hope this is one you’ll both love!
Yours look like perfection I must say. Only four ingredients is very great not too much going on it must taste very light.
Yes, they’re light and tasty – and easy 😀 Enjoy!
These look perfect to prepare for the weekend.
Thanks so much 🙂
How yummy! I love desserts and seems the mini meringues will too become my favorite dessert if I manage to make them as great. The berries on top make it so appealing.
Aww, thank you so much, Dalene 🙂 Hope you will love these!
These look amazing! However, I am on the keto diet so I would have to alter this recipe!
Hi Alisha! Love to know what you mix it up to be 🙂 Enjoy!
I’m collecting some finger food ideas for the party! These look amazing.
This is a good recipe for a party!!
These look delicious. I have never successfully made meringues before so I will have to give it another go
Let me know how you get on, Ellie 🙂
I remember eating these when I was a kid! Love how you topped them with berries. So good!!
Thank you so much, Angie 🙂
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So cute, they are like little individual pavlovas. Great idea
Yes, Fiona, they are. They’re so easy to make and ideal for a party. 🙂
What a fun and sweet treat. These would be perfect to take for a bake sale or to a new mom. I have to save this recipe.
Kristen, I am certain that a new mom would be grateful for such a pleasant surprise. 🙂
These sound so good and easy to make! Need to try soon 🙂
Suzanne, I look forward to hearing how you enjoy them. 🙂
Tasty! I would love to see a vegan version with aquafaba!
Yes, Alysa, we will be working on one for the future. I wonder who thought to whisk it? So clever. 🙂
looks so very cute and festive! I enjoy it a lot!
Thank you Lyosha, I am delighted that you like the meringues. 🙂
looks so very cute and festive! I’ll enjoy it a lot when I cook it for y next party!
Lyosha, they are perfect for a party. Just be sure to make plenty, they are very popular. 🙂
I love how cute and pretty these desserts look like. Berries and strawberries on top make it super attractive too.
Thank you, I am so pleased that you like the recipe. 🙂
I love meringues and I am sure that this recipe of yours is so delicious, I will definitely try this at home.
I am delighted to know that you will make the meringues Gervin. I do hope that you enjoy them. 🙂
Okay not only are those adorable but I bet they’re pretty tasty too! I just want to scoop them up and eat them!
Krysten, I have to admit that they are difficult to resist; they are so delicious. 🙂
Those are perfect snacks and also it doesn’t make you too full. I love how easy it is to make and top it with tons of different fruits or berries.
Lyanna, it is great to have an easy dessert to make. And these are always popular. 🙂
Oh my gosh, this recipe looks divine! This is the perfect dessert for a summer party!
They are delicious Emily, they are always so popular at parties. 🙂
Those look so great. I will save your post and will make them when I am hosting my next book club meeting.
Marjie, I am sure everyone will enjoy them. You are likely to be the most popular book club host. 🙂
I didn’t know meringues were forgiving. That makes them less intimidating to attempt!
I do hope that you try them Rosey, they are delicious and not difficult to make. 🙂
These are the most adorable meringues and they look so delicious.
Thank you for the lovely comment Joan; please let me know if you make the meringues. 🙂
These look so amazing. They would be perfect for a summer tea party.
They would be perfect Tara; just be sure to make plenty as they are very popular. 🙂
These look delightful. I love fresh fruit and meringue. Placing them both together is a bonus for me. Thanks for sharing!
Ceci, I am delighted that you like the recipe. I do hope that you try it. 🙂
I love it how your recipes sort out one course of my dinner everyday. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you Sushmita, that is a lovely comment. 🙂
So you are back again with again another unique recipe. Thats super. It looks so delicious and that too gluten free. Really appreciated. I wonder where from you find such amazing recipes.
Thank you for the lovely comments Kuntala, I do appreciate them. 🙂
Now this looks absolutely delicious, such a simple dessert to put together but I bet it is absolutely amazing to tuck into.
They are fantastic Sarah, I do hope that you try them. 🙂
I am a huge berry lover, so I will definitely have to give this recipe a try. I know my mom and my kids would love these!
Alicia, you will be able to watch them disappear very quickly. 🙂
These are so beautiful! What a lovely and light dessert for summer. I love meringues!
They’re such a great dessert Catherine; be sure to make plenty, they are very popular. 🙂
I love meringues, but I’ve never done them on my own! It’s time to change it! They’re perfect for the afternoon coffee time. 🙂
That sounds like a great plan Natalia; I am sure that you will enjoy them 🙂
I love meringues but dont like big bulky ones so these petite ones are perfect for my mouth
I am in total agreement; I like small bites of food. That way I get to try more varieties. 🙂 🙂
I love meringue! And when they’re mini like these, they’re even more moreish!
There’s less guilt with small sweets. 😉 🙂
These are making me hungry. I can eat a few of these right now after doing some yard work.
They are very difficult to resist Garf; it’s easy to eat several at a time. 🙂
Looks super tasty. Great for a party or an event. Thanks for sharing.
Jackline, if you are making these for a party be sure to make plenty; they are very popular. 🙂
White meringues are so cute..! Oh I love how these look so much..! So perfect for mini parties, love it..!
They are ideal for parties; just be sure to make plenty as they are always popular. 🙂
I love meringues, they are so delicious and so easy to make. Topped with berries, they are definitely a great summer dessert.
They are a gorgeous summer dessert Joanna and they are always popular. 🙂
The combination of sweetness and fruitiness is complimentary to each other. This is a fun dessert to make. Just watch out for your sugar I suppose.
Hi Hannah, one of the reasons that I make mini meringues is that I can enjoy a sweet treat without too much guilt. I just have to exercise self-control – not always easy ha ha. 🙂 🙂
These mini meringues look delicious. I love a sweet treat during the week. Thanks for the recipe. We’ll try and remake it with the boys.
Fatima, I’m sure that the boys will enjoy helping. 🙂 Have fun. 🙂
Oh wow that looks so delicious. I didn’t know it was so easy to make, can’t wait to try your recipe.
I will look forward to hearing how you enjoy the meringues. 🙂
I love how dainty those meringues look like, yummy and delicious! Thanks for sharing it to us.
I am so pleased that you like them Agnes. 🙂
I very bad in baking but I like your simple recipes. I can. Try on it this weekend. And the Meringue looks so delicious.
I am delighted that you will make the meringues at the weekend Betty. I do hope that you enjoy them. 🙂
I love mini desserts as well. It allows me to indulge in a sweet treat without going overboard. Plus, they are just so cute.
We are on the same page with mini desserts Cindy. Please let me know if you make the meringues. 🙂
Looks like the perfect meringue!!! sweet, light and crisp with a slightly chewy centre! NOMmmm
They are delicious and so easy to make. I do hope that you try them. 🙂
That is quiet a complicated recipe but the way you have explained it looks like it is very simple to make. I am going to give it a shot.
It is really an easy recipe Sundeep. I look forward to hearing how you enjoy the meringues. 🙂
It looks easy but it’s actually a little bit difficult to make meringues, for me I guess. I love how you can pair it up with different fruits and berries you want.
They are easy Lyanna, one of my favourite desserts. Yes, you could definitely change the toppings to suit yourself. 🙂
For sure Meringue is one of our family favorite sweet. I often make this with my kids over the weekends as a family activity. I’m sure they are going to love this. Thx!
It sounds like a great family activity Casey. I hope that you all have fun. 🙂
These meringues are so cute..! I really don’t imagine topping fruits on meringues, such a great idea..!
I am so pleased that you like them Geraline; they are always a popular dessert. 🙂