2 ways to make sweet, fragrant, and creamy strawberry meringue cake for Christmas party

Whip the egg whites

First, gradually add 135gr of egg whites and 1/3 teaspoon of cream of tartar into a bowl, and use a mixer to whip at medium speed for about 3 minutes.

When the egg whites start to foam, slowly add 180gr of sugar while continuing to whip for another 7 – 10 minutes.

Once the mixture is fully whipped, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix again until well combined.

Bake the egg whites

Then, you take a sheet of parchment paper to lay on the specialized mold, then pour the bowl of beaten egg white mixture into it, using a flat spatula to gently smooth the surface.

Next, carefully place the mold into the preheated oven at a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius for about 10 – 15 minutes, then bake at a temperature of 160 degrees Celsius for 25 minutes.

When you see the cake is evenly cooked, turn off the oven, take the cake mold out and let it cool for 5 minutes. Finally, gently remove the cake from the mold.

Whip the cream

You put 300ml whipping cream into a large bowl, then continue to use a hand mixer to beat it at medium speed for about 5 – 7 minutes.

When you see the whipping cream has whipped up, add in 10gr of powdered sugar that has been sifted, use a flat spatula to mix well so that the mixture combines.

Rolling the cake

At the same time, you spread a sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface and evenly sprinkle the remaining 10g of powdered sugar. Then, you gently place the cake base that has been removed from the mold on top.

Next, you use a spoon to gently spread the whipped cream evenly over the entire bowl, while also spreading 140g of strawberry jam on it.

Finally, you use your hands to tightly roll the cake, then place it in the cold section of the refrigerator for about 2 hours or in the freezer for just 15 – 20 minutes.

Final Product

When enjoying, you can decorate the surface of the cake with a few raspberries for an absolutely perfect touch!

The basic strawberry meringue cake makes a strong impression with its eye-catching appearance, alongside the appealing egg white cake, there’s a light creaminess from the fresh cream, complemented by a hint of gentle sweetness from the strawberry jam!

Whip the egg whites

First, you put 6 egg whites in a bowl, use an egg beater to whip at medium speed for about 3 minutes.

When the egg whites start to froth, gradually add 300g of caster sugar, continue to beat for another 5 minutes until the mixture is completely whipped and well combined.

Bake the egg whites

Then, you take a sheet of parchment paper and place it in the specialized mold, while pouring the whipped egg whites into the bowl, using a flat spatula to gently smooth the surface to be flat and beautiful.

Next, you evenly sprinkle 80g of sliced almonds on the surface of the cake, place it in the oven and bake at a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius for 8 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 160 degrees Celsius and continue baking for another 8 minutes.

When you see the cake is evenly cooked on both sides, turn off the oven, carefully take the mold out of the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes and then separate the cake from the mold, placing it upside down on a flat surface that has already been lined with a new parchment paper.

Whipping cream cheese

At the same time, you take a bowl of 400g Mascarpone, using a whisk, proceed to mix well until the Mascarpone becomes smooth.

Then, you continue to add 15g powdered sugar, stir again to allow the cream cheese mixture to blend together.

Preparing strawberries

With 200g of strawberries, wash them under running water until clean, then drain. Next, use your hands to remove the stems, then use a knife to cut the strawberries in half lengthwise.

Roll the cake

Once the cake has cooled, continue to spread the whipped cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of the cake using a spoon.

Then, place 200g of sliced strawberries on top, and use your hands to tightly roll the cake. Finally, transfer the cake to a plate and decorate the surface with 100g of strawberry jam and sprinkle the remaining 10g of powdered sugar evenly to finish.

Final product

The strawberry meringue cheese cake is not too complicated to make, right? This Christmas holiday will surely be more interesting with the presence of this eye-catching cake!

The cake features sweet strawberries combined with a rich cream cheese layer that is not heavy at all, especially the meringue layer made from egg whites is simply amazing!