Gluten-free hazelnut meringue cookies layered with blackberry preserves, whipped cream, and a fresh blackberry make the cutest two-bite meringue cakes you ever did see.
Happy Wednesday, dear friends! I have a very special post for you today. I mean, mini meringue cakes? C’mon, clearly today must be a special occasion. But before we get started, I want to extend an invitation to you…
That’s right! Today we are throwing a surprise baby shower for Stephanie from Girl Versus Dough! (Steph, are you surprised?)
Stephanie is pregnant with her first little one, and before her little girl makes her grand entrance, 22 of Steph’s closest blogging buddies and I wanted to take a moment to wish her well as only food bloggers can do – with some beautiful food!
Steph, your friendship is a blessing and your little girl is so blessed already just by having you and Elliott as parents. We can’t wait to welcome her into our food blogging family!
For the occasion, I am bringing Mini Blackberry Hazelnut Meringue Cakes. I took hazelnut meringue cookies – Did you know Bob’s Red Mill now makes Hazelnut Flour? It made making these cookies such a snap – and layered them with blackberry preserves and whipped cream and topped the whole mini shebang with a fresh blackberry. Ta-da! Two-bite meringue cakes that are light, airy, delicious, and positively perfect for gluten-free and gluten-loving crowds alike.
Make sure to click around and see what everyone else made to share today! One thing is for sure – I wish we were all hanging out in real life because each and every one of these recipes sounds absolutely phenomenal!
Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes from Sarcastic Cooking
Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake with Lemon Drizzle from Greens & Chocolate
Super Chewy M&M Blondies from The Realistic Nutritionist
Strawberry Cinnamon Twist Knots from A Kitchen Addiction
Lemon Shortbread with Salted Chocolate Drizzle from The Lemon Bowl
Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream from A Zesty Bite
Blackberry and Mango Curd Pie from Joanne Eats Well With Others
Pecan Sticky Buns from Warm Vanilla Sugar
Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins from Garnish with Lemon
Chocolate Chip Pancakes from Susie Freaking Homemaker
Super Simple Sugar Cookies from Espresso and Cream
Raspberry Acai Frozen Margarita from Nutmeg Nanny
Berry Coconut Frozen Yogurt from The Law Student’s Wife
Pretty in Pink Buttercream Cups from Keep it Sweet Desserts
Broccoli Salad with Honey Toasted Walnuts from The Roasted Root
Neapolitan Baked Doughnuts from Climbing Grier Mountain
Giant Pink M&M and Raisinette Cookies from Steph’s Bite by Bite
No-Bake Rhubarb Cheesecake Parfait Cups from Hungry Girl Por Vida
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp from A Cedar Spoon
Freckled Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade from Take a Megabite
Vanilla Anise Cupcakes from Blahnik Baker
Mini Vanilla Bean Layer Cakes from The Baker Chick
Mini Blackberry Hazelnut Meringue Cakes
Ingredients
For the meringues:
- 1/3 cup hazelnut meal
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 3 egg whites
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
For the cakes:
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- Blackberry preserves
- Blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the hazelnut meal and the cornstarch. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add the egg whites and salt. Beat on medium speed until foamy, then slowly add the sugar, vanilla, and vinegar. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until glossy and the meringue holds stiff peaks. This will take several minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer. Add the hazelnut-cornstarch mixture and fold in (gently) by hand with a large spatula.
- Spoon or pipe meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheets in even-sized circles, about 1½ inches in diameter, making sure to keep the meringues relatively flat. You may use a dampened fingertip to gently pat down any peaks.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then turn off the oven. Crack the door slightly and allow the oven to cool with the meringues inside.
- To assemble the cakes: Place a metal bowl and the electric mixer beaters in the freezer for 10-15 minutes or the fridge for 20-30 minutes. Add the powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla to the cold bowl and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread half of the meringues with a small amount of the blackberry preserves. Spread a small amount of whipped cream on top of the preserves. Top with a second meringue; spread a bit more whipped cream on top of the “cake” and garnish with a fresh blackberry. Cakes can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, but meringues will soften a bit if assembled far in advance; assemble within an hour of serving if you want the meringues to stay crunchy.
Notes
These are seriously gorgeous! I love blackberries!
I am seriously tearing up over here like a dang fool. SO surprised. Thank you thank you, friend. You are the best! Now onto more important things — like getting ALL THE MERINGUE CAKES into my belly. 😉
You are so cute. I can’t wait to see pictures of your little one! Good luck and I’ll keep you in prayers for an easy delivery and that Elliot doesn’t fall asleep on you. Ahem. Yeah. Long story on that one. Hugs from Peoria. xoxo Momma Swope
I love you so much! xoxo
Love the flavor combination in here-they scream spring! Pinned.
::Insert celebration emoji:: YAAAAAAY! So psyched to hang with you at Steph’s baby shower! I wish we could all do this in person in real life. As it turns out, we’re pretty good at doing this baby shower thing…I just finished going through all of the delicious recipes everyone brought and holy moly – what a hoot!! ::Insert first bump emoji:: So proud and happy to be a part of this wonderful blogging community. Love ya, lady!
I can’t lie. I’m a bit disappointed that Stephanie didn’t name her baby girl Julia. Get it?? Stephanie has a Julia, just like Julia had a Stephanie. Maybe that only makes sense to the Julias of the world. Haha. Maybe I should leave this name for Stephie. Let’s start bugging her now.
I’m ignoring you.
I’m just stunned by everyone’s amazing recipes today!! Such awesome people!
So beautiful! Love these photos! 🙂
Thanks, lady! 🙂
These cakes sound soooooo yummy LOVE this flavour!
Gorgeous! These little meringue cakes are perfect!
These are so pretty and I LOVE all things hazelnut and meringue.
Pretty much a perfect marriage, right?
Oh my gosh these are adorable.
Sooooo beautiful!!! I am in love with hazelnut flour and meal!!!
Right?? I think it’s awesome!
What a great way to use the hazelnut flour. These are oh so adorable and sound delicious!
Yay to Stephanie and her baby girl!!!! What a great way to celebrate! These little guys are gorgeous!
Thanks so much for organizing Steph- these look so adorable and springy. This sure would have been an amazing dessert spread!!!
Right?? Someday we’ll all get to hang out and weigh 9000 pounds each when we leave
These look amazing! I love chewy meringue- and those hazelnuts and blueberries go perfectly well together!
It is truly difficult to beat a chewy meringue!
This virtual shower is so beautiful! I haven’t gotten to know Steph enough yet (other than to see a few of her amazing recipes here and there) but I am wishing her ALL the best for the next few exciting weeks! As for these meringue cakes? YUM. That is all! x
The more you know her, the more you’ll love her!
These mini blackberry meringue cakes look awesome! Thanks for hosting the shower–it was so fun. 🙂
Thank YOU for joining us!
These cakes are so beautiful!!! hazelnut and blackberry?? wowza!!! Thank you for having me at the shower!! You are such an amazing friend 🙂
Thank you! I’m so glad you could join us 🙂
What a beautiful dessert, blackberry and hazelnut sounds like a match made in heaven. Gorgeous pics!
Wow, they look great. Definitely something I have to try!!!
Please let me know if you do!
Blackberries are one of my favorites. These little meringue cakes are just as delicious as they are adorable, I am sure!
Thank you so much for stopping by The WeekendSocial Link Party over at KitchenDreaming. Hope to see you next time!
These are SO pretty, Stephie! Blackberries are a rare treat for me, since I have a hard time finding them in good condition at the store, but the minute I find a healthy looking crop, a batch of these meringue cakes will be on my “to-bake” list!
Hi Stephie, Thanks so much for sharing this delicious mini blackberry meringue cakes with Foodie Friends Friday party this week. What a gorgeous dessert for a baby shower or any summer party. We look forward to seeing you again next week. Pinned/shared
Glad to participate! Thank you!
These are stunning! They look so delicious! Saw them over at The Weekend Social Link Party. Pinned them!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for attending week 3 of #PureBlogLove and linking your fantastic blog post. These meringues are super cute! I love the hazelnut and blackberry combination, these must taste amazing!
I can’t wait to see what you have in store for our party next week Thursday 8 PM EST- Sundays at midnight . Have a great day!
Nicole
http://picnicnz.blogspot.co.nz/
These look divine! Just loved them
Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe for Gluten-free hazelnut meringue cookies layered with blackberry preserves, what a fantastic recipe! You have been chosen as our MOST clicked recipe on #PureBlogLove recipe DIY and Link Party on http://www.themccallumsshamrockpatch.com drop by tonight at 8 pm and see your feature!
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XoXo
Heidy