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Meringue with Blackberry Compote

August 2, 2020 By Patricia 26 Comments

Meringue with Blackberry Compote is a delightful treat that is fluffy and light, and crackly and crisp. It’s actually a little chewy, too. The fresh berry compote is great for the season, and it’s like the icing on the cake for this dessert!

 

A dessert that’s definitely birthday-worthy

When my birthday rolls around, I get pretty excited for cake and ice cream. I love to go full-on traditional treat on my big day, and Meringue with Blackberry Compote is another way to make an occasion special.

My husband is not a chocoholic like me. In fact, he’s not that into cakes and cookies. He likes them for the occasional treat but he could do without them, too. Not me, man. I love dessert – all of it! Cakes, cookies, pies, pastries… you name it!

I decided to surprise my husband for his birthday this year, and made his favorite treat: meringue. I added blackberry compote to the mix for color and a touch of extra-delicious seasonal fruit.

If you like cake and fruit, try my recipe for Lemon Curd Layered Angel Food Cake and Berries. 

Meringue is a little poof of a treat. It’s light and crispy and a little chewy on the inside. You may have seen meringue made using a pastry bag and a fancy tip to shape it. It turns out like a little curlicue dollop with a pointy tip.

Sometimes people add mini chocolate chips to them, or crushed up peppermint candy at the holidays. Heck, you could even add a touch of food coloring to make them more vibrant.

I made these meringue shaped like a shallow bowl, about 4 inches in diameter. The better to hold the blackberry compote!

I love making berry compote, and it makes a great topping for different dishes. My Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes with Berry Compote is a nice breakfast or brunch treat for a special meal!

The basics of meringue

There’s not much to meringue, really. The basics are egg whites, sugar, a touch of vanilla, and a sprinkling of cream of tartar.

This recipe for Meringue with Blackberry Compote is sooo easy to make. It only takes about 15 minutes to whip up the meringue and pop it in the oven, but then we wait. Meringue isn’t a treat you make at the last minute because it takes about 2 hours for it to bake in the oven.

A Few Tips for Making Meringue:

  1. Plan ahead. This is an easy treat to make, but it takes about 2 hours to bake, and some time to cool.
  2. Take caution when separating your eggs: don’t let any bit of egg yolk mix in with the whites.
  3. Be patient: allow the ingredients to mix until stiff peaks form, but don’t mix for too long. Once the peaks are stiff, time to turn off the mixer.
  4. Low and slow is how it goes: the meringue bakes at 200 degrees F. for about 2 hours. Add a bit of extra time to let it cool.

Do you need a special-occasion treat in your life that’s easy to make and will definitely impress those around you? Try this recipe for Meringue with Blackberry Compote. You’ll love this cloud-like crispy treat!

Patricia Conte/Grab a Plate

Yields Serves 6

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Ingredients

    For the meringue:
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • For the compote:
  • 1-1/2 cups blackberries, reserve several for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch

Instructions

    For the meringue:
  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Add the egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, and vanilla extract to a stand mixer. Mix on high speed, and gradually add in the sugar.
  3. Mix for 8-10 minutes or just until stiff peaks form.
  4. Use a spoon to transfer the mixture to the pan, to make six, four-inch-rounds. Make a slight well in the middle of each with the back of a spoon.
  5. Bake for about 2 hours. After two hours, turn off the oven but leave the meringue in the oven, and open the door slightly. Leave in oven until cooled.
  6. For the compote:
  7. Add the blackberries, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and water to a small pan and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  8. Add the cornstarch to a small bowl with a few teaspoons of water and mix until smooth. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the berry mixture while stirring.
  9. Cook the mixture for another 5-8 minutes or until it thickens a bit.
  10. Remove from the heat.
  11. Cool completely before serving.
  12. Top the meringue with the blackberry compote and garnish with a few fresh blackberries.
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Comments

  1. Amber Myers says

    August 3, 2020 at 7:06 am

    Yes please! What a tasty treat. I am big on blackberries so I'm excited to try this out.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      Thank you, Amber! I hope you love this!
      Reply
  2. Mimi says

    August 3, 2020 at 8:06 am

    I love meringue and I love blackberry so I need to try this recipe
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      Thanks, Mimi! I hope you do!
      Reply
  3. Heather says

    August 3, 2020 at 9:01 am

    Yummy! It's been too long since I've had meringue! I need to try this recipe.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      You definitely need to! Thank you, Heather!
      Reply
  4. Barbara Morrison says

    August 3, 2020 at 9:30 am

    Sounds delicious! I used to make meringue cookies all the time with chocolate chips and sometimes nuts. Would leave them in the oven, with the heat off, overnight. They came out nice and dry/crispy. Your recipe is the same as the one that I used. They are scrumptious!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      Thank you, Barbara! Yes, I need to try some variations. So easy to make (and my husband's favorite)!
      Reply
  5. Millie says

    August 3, 2020 at 11:23 am

    My mom used to meringue and I have forgotten how much ioved it. It does seem so easy to make. I can't wait to try it. Wish me luck!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2020 at 12:59 pm

      Thank you, Millie! I love food memories. I hope you give this a try and enjoy it all over again!
      Reply
  6. Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat. says

    August 3, 2020 at 11:27 am

    Yum! Love all the different flavors and textures in this dish.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2020 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks very much, Jordan!
      Reply
  7. Jen says

    August 3, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    This was absolutely delicious! I love that I can change it up depending on the holiday too.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      Yes, for sure! Thank you, Jen!
      Reply
  8. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    August 3, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    This Meringue with Blackberry Compote is looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks very much, Erin!
      Reply
  9. Vikki says

    August 3, 2020 at 10:12 pm

    Such a simple dessert, but the amazing taste just blew me away! I love it
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks, Vikki! That's one thing that I love about this treat!
      Reply
  10. Catalina says

    August 4, 2020 at 3:54 am

    My kid goes crazy over the meringue dessert. I will make your recipe!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you, Catalina - how fun! Hope your kid enjoys it!
      Reply
  11. katerina @ diethood.com says

    August 4, 2020 at 8:14 am

    Such a fantastic dessert!! Perfect for summer!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks, Katerina!
      Reply
  12. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says

    August 4, 2020 at 8:15 am

    WOW! Such an incredible dessert! My family would love it!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      Thank you, Beti! Hope you try it!
      Reply
  13. Cathy says

    August 5, 2020 at 8:30 am

    Such a perfect summer dessert... and the compote is so versatile!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2020 at 12:55 pm

      Thank you, Cathy! Yes, it really is!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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