Blueberry and Meringue Parfaits

By / Photography By | April 28, 2021

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 4–6 (depending on serving size) Serving(s)
Blueberry Sauce
  • 2½ cups fresh blueberries (reserve ½ cup for serving)
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon water
Meringue Cookies (*see note)
  • 3 egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • pinch of kosher salt
Whipped Cream
  • 1½ cups cold heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Preparation

Blueberry Sauce

Combine 2 cups berries, water, sugar, and lemon juice in a small pan. Bring to boil, then reduce to low and simmer about 1 minute.

Mix cornstarch and water in small bowl and stir into berries. Simmer 1–2 minutes over low heat, until thick and syrupy. Cool thoroughly before assembling parfaits.

Meringue Cookies (*see note)

Yield: approximately 24 (2-inch) cookies

Heat oven to 225°F and line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment.

Add egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar, and salt to the very clean glass or metal bowl of an electric mixer. Using a whisk attachment on low speed, combine whites until foamy.

Increase speed to high. Add sugar slowly, 1 tablespoon at a time, until each is incorporated and the mixture is thick/shiny with stiff peaks.

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of meringue to form little rounds on parchment (about 12 on each sheet), using the spoon to form little peaks and valleys.

Bake 1 hour then turn off heat but DON’T open the door. Allow to sit in oven 1 more hour, then remove. Store unused meringues in a tightly sealed container.

Whipped Cream

Use an electric mixer to whip cream, vanilla, and sugar until soft peaks form.

To assemble parfaits, start with a layer of cream, then crumbled meringue cookies, then blueberry sauce. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream, fresh berries, and a sprig of mint.

 

About this recipe

*Note: Feel free to use ready-made meringues from grocery or specialty stores.

Paired with Tokaj-Hetszolo 2015 Late Harvest White

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 4–6 (depending on serving size) Serving(s)
Blueberry Sauce
  • 2½ cups fresh blueberries (reserve ½ cup for serving)
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon water
Meringue Cookies (*see note)
  • 3 egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • pinch of kosher salt
Whipped Cream
  • 1½ cups cold heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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