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    Home » Recipes » Desserts and Sweet Treats

    Strawberry Meringue Cupcakes

    Published: Jul 31, 2012 · Updated: Aug 17, 2021 · by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Strawberry Meringue Cupcakes

    Strawberry Meringue Cupcakes

    You might remember when I shared the Strawberry Riciarelli a couple of weeks back I said I'd be sharing more strawberry recipes, well I'm here today to deliver on that promise.

    I love strawberry season! Beautiful plump red berries bursting with sweetness that are so delicious it's so hard not to eat them as is, or even better, dipped in warm chocolate ganache, which is how we've enjoyed them on more than one occasion. There's always something decadent about fresh strawberries that you dip in chocolate before popping into your mouth.

    However I had some left over berries begging to be used and cupcakes were on my mind and that's how these Strawberry Meringue Cupcakes came about. I love fruit curds. Lemon curd being a definite favourite, however the strawberry curd filling these cupcakes is just as good, but for different reasons. It has that beautiful sweet strawberry flavour and the beautiful scent of freshly cut strawberries. It was difficult not to eat all the curd before filling the cupcakes!

    Given the sweetness of the strawberries I reduced the amount of sugar in the curd, which is what I think makes the curd so easy to eat. Even if you don't make my strawberry meringue cupcakes, and I think you should not only because they are delicious, but because they are fun too with their red swirled meringue topping, please try the strawberry curd. It would be fantastic on scones, used to fill store bought pastry cups, on pancakes and even on toast.

    So tell me, how are you enjoying strawberries at the moment?

    Strawberry Meringue Cupcakes

    Strawberry Meringue Cupcakes

    Strawberry Meringue Cupcakes

    I had some left over berries begging to be used and cupcakes were on my mind and that’s how these Strawberry Meringue Cupcakes came about.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert
    Keyword: Cupcake recipe, Strawberry Meringue Cupcakes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Calories: 344kcal
    Author: Delicious Everyday
    12 cupcakes

    Ingredients

    • 160 g of butter at room temperature
    • 1 cup of sugar
    • 3 eggs at room temperature
    • 1 tsp of vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups of plain flour all purpose
    • ½ tsp of baking powder
    • ¼ tsp of baking soda
    • ¼ tsp of salt
    • ½ cup of milk
    • STRAWBERRY CURD:
    • 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
    • 60 g caster sugar
    • 40 g butter
    • 120 g of strawberries hulled
    • MERINGUE TOPPING:
    • 3 egg whites
    • ¾ cup of caster sugar
    • Red gel food colouring optional
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 160 Celsius (320 Fahrenheit) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
    • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Reduce the mixer to low and add the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition.
    • In a separate bowl, or even better a jug, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another jug measure out the milk and add the vanilla extract.
    • With the mixer still on low alternately add the flour and milk and mix until just combined.
    • Divide the batter between the 12 cupcake liners and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a cake tester comes out cleanly. Remove to a baking rack and cool completely before filling with the curd.
    • To make the strawberry curd begin by placing the strawberries in the bowl of a food processor and pureeing until smooth. Strain the strawberries mixture into a jug through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pips. Place the egg, egg yolk and sugar in a saucepan and whisk until smooth. Add the butter, strawberry juice and place over a medium low heat. Whisk until thickened, this will take between 5 to 10 minutes. The mixture will be ready when you can see a slight trail from the whisk in the mixture. It will thicken further when refrigerated.
    • Cut a circle in the top of each cupcake and scoop out some of the cupcake from the center and fill with strawberry curd. Trim the circle you removed earlier and then replace on the cupcake. Repeat with each cupcake.
    • Preheat the oven to 160 degrees celsius.
    • To make the meringue topping, place a saucepan of water over a medium heat on the stove top and bring to a simmer. Place the bowl from your mixer over the heat and add the egg whites and sugar and whisk by hand until the sugar is dissolved. You can test this by rubbing the mixture between your fingers and if it's at all gritty keep whisking. Remove from the heat and attach the bowl to the stand mixer and whisk at a medium speed for 10 minutes, or until thick and glossy and stiff peaks form.
    • Prepare a piping bag and paint stripes of the food colouring along the piping bag (you can use a small paint brush or cotton tip for this) and fill with the meringue mixture. Pipe the mixture on top of the cupcakes and bake in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly set on the outside. Alternatively use a hand held torch.

    Nutrition (Estimated)

    Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 232mgPotassium: 102mgSugar: 35gVitamin A: 510IUVitamin C: 5.9mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Kitty says

      May 05, 2019 at 7:44 am

      It looks really great in the photos, but I was really confused when I realised it didn't seem to be vegan. I thought your website was supposed to be vegan??? That's the only reason why I came here... Apart from that it's great!

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        May 15, 2019 at 3:14 pm

        The website is actually both vegetarian and vegan recipes. I am eating more and more vegan these days, but many of the older recipes would be vegetarian only. I'm actually going back when I can and adding vegan options everywhere possible! You can go to the recipes tab in the menu and click "vegan" to get a view of only the vegan-friendly recipes on the site.

        Reply
    2. Josephine Power says

      October 04, 2012 at 5:29 am

      love the photographs

      Reply
    3. Vera Zecevic - Cupcakes Garden says

      August 08, 2012 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      Adorable cupcakes and adorable images! Just perfect for my cupcakes recipes & ideas blog daily pick! Regards

      Reply
    4. BakingMyselfHappy says

      August 04, 2012 at 6:39 pm

      I love the idea of painting the piping bag, I think the swirled effect in the icing looks so pretty!

      Reply
    5. Sara (Belly Rumbles) says

      August 03, 2012 at 12:17 pm

      They are so so pretty. Would be so lovely at a girly tea party.

      Reply
    6. ally says

      August 03, 2012 at 1:51 am

      these are positively swoon-worthy... so whimsical!
      xo
      http://allykayler.blogspot.ca/

      Reply
    7. Adrian (Food Rehab) says

      August 02, 2012 at 11:12 pm

      I've never had strawberry curd - brilliant idea! It looks amazing.

      Reply
    8. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

      August 02, 2012 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      I love your pink cupcakes with all the pink decoration in the pictures! So pretty!!! I recently made strawberry frozen yogurt using organic super sweet strawberries.. I still have some in the freezer and slowly enjoying it. 😀 I wish I have your cupcakes though. Must be nice to eat homemade strawberry cupcakes (I've never had - so sad!).

      Reply
    9. Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef says

      August 02, 2012 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      What beautiful cupcakes! I love meringue and could eat TWO of these delights now.

      Reply
    10. Carole says

      August 02, 2012 at 7:59 am

      5 stars
      Have never had strawberry curd, but I think I'd like it. These cupcakes are so pretty. . . .

      Reply
    11. Iron Chef Shellie says

      August 01, 2012 at 8:28 pm

      How do you seriously make such good looking food all the freakin time!! haha

      These look fantastic! Can't wait to make them myself 😀

      Reply
    12. Suzanne says

      August 01, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Just beautiful cupcakes and the recipe looks so delicious. Your photos are fantastic, hope you are doing well 🙂

      Reply
    13. kim says

      August 01, 2012 at 1:32 pm

      I am planning to make MANY of these cupcakes for my daughters 21st birthday next month. I would love to make them in advance . Is this recipe suitable for freezing. ?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 02, 2012 at 12:21 pm

        Hi Kim, you could freeze the cupcakes once baked and before filling them with the strawberry curd and frosting them. I'd defrost and fill them with the curd on the day (or even the day before) you need them and then add the meringue frosting on the day. I hope that helps 😀

        Reply
    14. lizzie - strayed from the table says

      August 01, 2012 at 1:32 pm

      These look totally drool worthy. Making a good use of our season's strawberries.

      Reply
    15. whaleshark says

      August 01, 2012 at 12:03 pm

      These are just gorgeous!They are so very pretty and I’ll bet they taste brilliant too.I love making cupcakes.I have never even thought of strawberry curd, how delicious would that be. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    16. Sneh | Cook Republic says

      August 01, 2012 at 10:32 am

      I am so so loving the idea of Strawberry Curd! gorgeous!

      Reply
    17. Jenny says

      August 01, 2012 at 10:00 am

      They look amazing! I'm planning on making scones soon, think I'll make the strawberry curd to go with them!

      Reply
    18. anh@anhsfoodblog.com says

      August 01, 2012 at 8:45 am

      These look so delicious. Love the colors!

      Reply
    19. Amy says

      August 01, 2012 at 8:01 am

      Oh wow, these are so pretty! And I love the sound of the strawberry curd filling. Yum!

      Reply
    20. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      August 01, 2012 at 7:06 am

      That meringue has my name all over it. Seriously 😀

      I've been loving your wedding countdown on Facebook. So fun!

      Reply
    21. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      July 31, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      I adore the idea of strawberry curd and fluffy meringue on top! It's a magical combo Jennifer! 🙂

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 31, 2012 at 9:11 pm

        Thanks Lorraine 😀

        Reply
    22. erin @ yummy supper says

      August 01, 2012 at 3:25 am

      Jennnifer, I'm not sure what sounds more delicious - the strawberry curd or that gorgeous meringue. Wow. What a strawberry feast you have for us today!
      xxoo
      E

      Reply
    23. Jacqui says

      August 01, 2012 at 12:50 am

      Love the look of these! I have a big bag of strawberries in my freezer which I have been wondering how to use - this might be it! I drive past a strawberry farm every day on my way to/from work and sometimes I pick up a big box of their 2nds, for $10, which is a bargain!! So I need to find more recipes for these sweet berries lol I'm having friends over next week - will send them home with these!

      Reply
    24. Nic@diningwithastud says

      July 31, 2012 at 10:38 am

      Loving the swirl 🙂 so pretty! I made an apple and strawberry crumble last night - delish!

      Reply
    25. Daisy@Nevertoosweet says

      July 31, 2012 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      Wow these look lovely 🙂 and guess what I have a large tub of strawberries in the fridge so i think it's time i put them into good use!

      Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    26. Lizzy (Good Things) says

      July 31, 2012 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      Jennifer, your cupcakes always look AMAZING!

      Reply
    27. Joanna @ Chic & Gorgeous Treats says

      July 31, 2012 at 8:10 pm

      These are truly beautiful and I know that they will be a hit and definitely delish! I love the fact it has strawberry curd and it's a meringue frosting. I like the red coloured swirls too.. Just make everything look so girly and pretty. I have been on citrus and berry craze lately and you have just given me a perfect idea on what to do with my strawberries. Have a wonderful week ahead. Cheers, Jo

      Reply
    28. Kathryn says

      July 31, 2012 at 6:09 pm

      These are utterly beautiful! I love the swirl of the meringue, such a perfect way to celebrate strawberries!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 31, 2012 at 9:10 pm

        Thanks Kathryn 😀 I love the meringue swirl topping too.

        Reply
    29. thelittleloaf says

      July 31, 2012 at 4:54 pm

      These look delicious. The frosting reminds me of those gorgeous strawberries and cream swirled sweets you can buy.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 31, 2012 at 9:11 pm

        You're right, it does look like those swirled lollies. 😀

        Reply
    30. Rosa says

      July 31, 2012 at 4:33 pm

      Divine! Those cupcakes look ever so tempting and delicious.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    31. cc11 says

      July 31, 2012 at 3:39 pm

      Wow these look amazing! I have never even thought of strawberry curd, how delicious would that be.

      I must admit though I rarely bake with strawberries - they are one of the fruits I love to eat raw, just as they are (or perhaps will a touch of double cream on the side...)

      Reply
    32. Claire @ Claire K Creations says

      July 31, 2012 at 1:10 pm

      I am in love with strawberries at the moment. I bought a 500g punnet yesterday and have nearly eaten all of them already. They're just so delicious.

      Maybe I should save some and make your curd?

      Reply
    33. Amanda says

      July 31, 2012 at 12:25 pm

      No strawberries down here at this time of the year unless we ship them down from your end of the country, Jen. But these cupcakes are an absolute work of art! They are so very pretty and I'll bet they taste brilliant too - wish I was your next door neighbour.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 31, 2012 at 9:11 pm

        That would be wonderful if we were neighbours...and dangerous for the waistline I imagine 😉

        Reply
    34. Choc Chip Uru says

      July 31, 2012 at 11:51 am

      I am digging the strawberry theme running through your posts my friend, it looks so fresh and delicious 😀
      We are so thinking cupcakes!

      Cheers
      Choc Chip Uru

      Reply
    35. Kankana says

      July 31, 2012 at 11:27 am

      At this moment.. am eating berries like crazy. Sometime dipped in cream and sometime just plain. I love how neatly you made the swirl on the cup cakes. Such pretty presentation!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 31, 2012 at 9:12 pm

        Thanks Kankana 😀

        Reply
    36. Suzanne Perazzini says

      July 31, 2012 at 11:14 am

      They look so purdy with that red swirl in the topping. Unfortunately it's not strawberry season here right now so I am very jealous of you all. My favourite curd is also lemon because of its tartness against sweet food like meringue.

      Reply
    37. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      July 31, 2012 at 10:41 am

      I've been thinking of making a berry curd - what a great idea to incorporate strawberry curd in these beautiful cupcakes!

      Reply
    38. Magic of Spice says

      July 31, 2012 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      These are just gorgeous! I am allergic to strawberry, but I suspect another berry would be lovely as well.

      Reply

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