Diet Meringue Roll: A Low-Calorie Recipe + 14 Step-by-Step Photos

The healthy eating trend has significantly impacted the pastry industry. Culinary trends have seen a plethora of substitutions and alternatives for familiar ingredients: erythritol instead of sugar, corn flour instead of wheat flour. Meanwhile, low-calorie desserts are just as tasty as sweet and rich dishes. What's more, they're healthy and nutritious. Today, I'd like to introduce you to a dietary strawberry meringue roll that will be a hit in your kitchen this summer.

Nutritional value per serving

235 kcal

Proteins: 5.9 g
Fats: 21.7 g
Carbohydrates: 4.7 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 35 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 1

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Diet meringue roll

Ingredients

Servings

For the meringue

Egg white

125 G
Sweetener

100 G
Cornstarch

1 tbsp
Lemon juice

1 tbsp

For the cream

Cream cheese

200 G
Sweetener

30 G

For the filling

Strawberry

100 G
Sweetener

25 G
Cornstarch

0.5 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1

Pour the room-temperature egg whites into a clean, dry container. Add a little salt.

Step 2

Start beating on low speed, gradually increasing the speed. When the whites become foamy, add the sweetener. Continue beating the meringue.

Step 3

During the process, add cornstarch and lemon juice to the meringue to stabilize it. The lemon juice can be replaced with a solution of 1 teaspoon of citric acid and 1 tablespoon of water.

Step 4

Whip the mixture until it forms a thick, white foam. Spread the meringue on a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming an even layer 2-3 cm thick.

Step 5

Dry the cake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 7-8 minutes.

Step 6

Turn the finished cake over and cover with a sheet of parchment paper. Transfer the meringue to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

Place the strawberries in a saucepan and add the sweetener.

Step 8

Mash the berries until they have a puree consistency.

Step 9

Add cornstarch. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 10

Combine the butter cream and sweetener. Beat with a mixer until thick.

Step 11

Place the butter cream on the cooled meringue cake and spread it in a thin layer.

Step 12

Then strawberries.

Step 13

Carefully roll the roll. Cover it with parchment paper and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Step 14

Decorate the meringue roll as desired! Serve.

How to make a meringue roll

A beautifully cut meringue roll looks very appetizing on its own. However, before serving, you want both the taste and the decoration to impress your guests.

Before baking, you can sprinkle the cake with almond flour or shavings - it will turn out very tasty and presentable.

The most popular way to decorate baked meringue is with cream curls. When you frost the meringue, you'll almost certainly have some cream left over. The roll is often topped with berries and pieces of fresh fruit.

What can I use as a substitute for egg whites?

Even in a healthy dessert, you can always find something that can be replaced with a lower-calorie alternative. If you want a 100% low-carb meringue roll, you can replace egg whites with albumin. 100 grams of albumin contains 60 kcal less than egg whites. This food substitute has long been used in cooking and pastry.

How should meringue cool?

Many home cooks encounter the problem of meringue collapsing. This often happens after the cake has baked. This can be caused by improper cooling of the meringue.

To prevent the cake from falling, turn it upside down, cover it with a sheet of parchment paper and move it to a wire rack.

It is important not to place the cake in a draft so that cold air currents do not affect the dough.

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