This Keto Meringue with summer berries is a simple low carb dessert that makes the most of berry season. It’s a healthy dessert that is also low calorie!
This keto meringue with summer berries is pretty, it’s simple, and it tastes amazing – what else could you ask for in a low carb dessert?
The bright flavor of the berries is the perfect accompaniment to the pillowy soft meringue topping – every bite tastes like Summer. As far as it being super simple, it doesn’t get a whole lot easier than this.
Except for maybe the chocolate or strawberry mug cakes – those are even easier!
This keto meringue recipe has two simple components – the berries, and the meringue. I used xanthan gum in my meringue and it really helped it hold it’s shape and stay pillowy and soft in the center.
It did get crispy on the outside, which I love. But humidity is the enemy of crispy anything, and it doesn’t take long for them to turn soft.
If you want to serve them crisp, get them to the table ASAP, right out of the oven.
So here’s how this is going to go down. Start with an assortment of fresh summer berries. You can use any berry in these keto meringues but strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a combination of all three are my favorite!
Wash and slice them up, then toss with a little of the sweetener of your choice – or omit it altogether if your berries are super sweet on their own.
Then you’re going to add your berries to individual ramekins or one large baking dish for your keto meringue.
Whip your keto meringue and pipe or spoon it over the berries.
I wanted an easy, rustic look, so I dolloped it on and left some of the berries peeking through.
Bake the keto meringue with berries in a 300 degree oven for about 40 minutes, or until crisp – ideally you want it to dry out but stay white, a feat I have not yet been able to accomplish.
Mine always seem to get somewhat golden, which doesn’t affect the flavor at all, it’s just not as striking against the berries as bright white would be.
Remove from the oven and serve.
See? Easy.
Not to mention beautiful, and loaded with Summer flavors. Perfect for your next celebration or occasion!
And talk about guilt free?
This keto meringue recipe is not only low carb, it’s also fat free, and has only 47 calories per serving! 🙌🏻
More keto dessert recipes featuring berries:
Keto Meringue with Berries – Low Carb
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
Keto meringue with berries is perfect low carb and low calorie dessert for summer – beautiful, easy, and delicious! Also naturally gluten free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar substitute (or honey if Paleo)
For the meringue:
- 5 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar substitute
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
Instructions
- Wash and slice the berries.
- In a medium bowl, combine the berries and sweetener, gently tossing to coat.
- Spoon the berries into one large, or 6 small baking dishes.
For the meringue:
- Combine the egg whites, sweetener, and xanthan gum in a large bowl.
- Whip until stiff peaks form.
- Add the vinegar and whip until just combined.
- Spoon the meringue over the berries.
- Bake in a preheated 300 degree (F) oven for about 40 minutes for one large, and 25 minutes for 6 small meringues.
- Remove and serve immediately for a crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Keto desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of dessert
- Calories: 47
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g net
- Protein: 4g
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Debbie Carter says
I pinned these! I cannot wait to give them a try! Happy blogiversary!
zosia says
which sweetener do you use?
Mellissa Sevigny says
It varies, but for these I used my local store brand’s version of splenda (sucralose)
shannon says
happy blogiversary!!! girl, two years is BIG, right? I’m almost there, and it’s to the point where i can’t remember NOT blogging. :) Your berry meringues? i die for them. I would make meringues on a near-constant basis if I had my way, and they are delightful with berries. The only way i’ve found to make meringues which don’t brown while baking is to bake them low and slow: we’re talking 200 degree oven or thereabouts for several hours. It keeps the whiteness, but since you’re doing berries here too, i’m not sure how that temp would work for them.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks for the tip Shannon! I will try that next time I make pavlovas and see if I can get them bright white finally! And I know what you mean about BB (before blogging!) What did I do with all that free time?? Oh I know, I had a life… ha ha! Just kidding, I love blogging – even if it is a lot of work!
movita beaucoup says
Happy blogiversary! I’m happy to know you, and still have people talking about your “Bacon Cake” in there here parts!
Also, I would marry meringue if it were legal.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks MB! And also there is probably a show on Bravo about unhealthy relationships with meringue. Or a 12 step program. But I know you’re too busy playing Candy Crush to spend any actual time making meringue right now, so I’m not too worried about it. ;)
Carolyn says
Happy belated blogoversary. I am pinning these to a group berry board, because even the “low fat” set will love them!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Carolyn! I wasn’t by design, but it’s awesome that these appeal to every type of dieter. It’s funny to me though that some will be excited that they are low fat, while others, like my low carb high fat peeps will pour heavy cream over them to UP the fat content. Also heavy cream is delicious. :)
Tina says
This looks amazing! Would using less strawberries and more blueberries help lower the carb count? My birthday is next weekend so I might make this as my “cake”. :) Oh and if I could win the book that would be great too.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Actually Tina, I was surprised when I calculated the nutrition info that blueberries have over double the amount of net carbs as strawberries! A cup of strawberries has 8g net carbs, 1 cup of raspberries has 7g net carbs, and 1 cup of blueberries has a whopping 18g net carbs! So if you’re looking to decrease the amount, reduce or omit the blueberries altogether! Enjoy!
Elise says
I cannot wait to make these summer meringues tonight. I have just started following and would love to have the e-zine and find more recipes like this. So glad i found you-happy blogaversary!
Linda g says
I love your recipes! I’m glad I bought the book and have had so many tasty desserts thanks to you!!
Sandi says
Can’t wait to try this as soon as I am done with my Whole 30! Which, by the way, I found because of you. I despaired of ever getting my eating under control, but Whole 30 is a miracle. So thanks for being the little blog angel that got me back on track! And feeling better than I have in years.
Ang says
This looks awesome, I can’t wait to try it! Would love to do something with some canned pumpkin. How could I make a custard to put under the egg whites? Almost like a flan texture? That would be super yummy too….