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    Home » Desserts » Other Treats

    Recipe for Grilled Strawberries with Gingersnap Meringue

    Published: Aug 1, 2009 · Modified: Mar 29, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 37 Comments

    Grilled Strawberries with Gingersnap Meringue Recipe

    I almost lost them. "Mum, what exactly do you mean by grilled strawberries?" It sounded a little questionable to me at first, too, when my friend told me that we would be making grilled strawberry salsa to accompany the marinated grilled tenderloin we were making at our monthly cooking group get-together. And then I tasted it. Well, tie me up and call me Shirley. It was fabulous! After my grilled strawberry awakening and a little inspiration from Gourmet Magazine's peaches and meringue dessert, I came up with this little number. According to my family, it's a keeper! My kids literally licked the martini glasses, something I don't typically encourage at happy hour.
    Preheat a grill to high heat. 

    Wash and hull about 15 medium to large strawberries. I know, I know - "medium to large" is a little subjective. I forgot to measure the strawberries once I sliced them, so that's as good as it gets.


    Lightly brush the grill with canola oil and place the strawberries directly onto the grill. Stay with me. It's going to get good!

    Grill the strawberries until they are slightly soft, turning occasionally, about 3-5 minutes. 

    Cool, huh?
    Thinly slice the strawberries and divide them among 4 martini glasses or 4 ramekins. More on this later. Divide 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar amongst the 4 portions of strawberries and gently stir. Now, if I had been paying attention, I would have mixed the sugar with the strawberries in a separate bowl before scooping the strawberries into the glasses.
    I almost didn't include this fine, fine photo. Why? Did you not see the huge reflection of my camera and me in the spoon? Again, wasn't paying attention.
    In a large bowl, add a pinch of salt to two egg whites and beat on medium-high speed until the egg whites are frothy. 


    While beating the eggs, gradually add 6 tablespoons of granulated sugar.


    Beat until the egg whites hold stiff peaks.


    Look at those little guys stand at attention. Yes sir, Captain, sir! I digress.

    And now...la pièce de résistance. Crushed ginger snap cookies. The hard ones that you buy at the grocery store. Just put a few of them into a ziploc bag and smash them with a meat mallet or a saucepan. Gently fold ¼ cup of the crushed cookies into the meringue. You won't be sorry. Top the strawberries with the meringue.


    Are you ready for this part? Do you think you can handle it? I introduce....the kitchen torch! How do I love this gadget? Let me count the ways. It's fun to make smores with this torch when there's no campfire in sight, it makes a lovely crust on top of a creme brulee, and it does wonders to the top of a meringue. It's amazing that I have any eyelashes left.


    See the little feet on the right side of the photo? I have the undivided attention of my 5-year-old who is not known to give his attention to just anyone or anything.

    If you don't have a kitchen torch, fear not. Simply put the strawberries and meringue into four ramekins and place them under the broiler for 30 seconds. Turn off the broiler and leave them in the oven for another 30 seconds to 1 minutes (be sure to watch them), until the tips of the meringue are browned.

    Serve immediately.

    Grilled Strawberries with Ginger Snap Meringue
    15 medium to large strawberries, washed and hulled
    Canola oil for the grill
    6 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoon granulated sugar, divided
    2 egg whites
    Pinch of salt
    ¼ cup crushed ginger snap cookies
    Preheat a grill to high heat. Lightly brush the grill with canola oil and place the strawberries directly onto the grill. Grill the strawberries until they are slightly soft, turning occasionally, about 3-5 minutes. Thinly slice the strawberries, place them in a medium-sized bowl and gently mix them 2 teaspoon granulated sugar. Divide the strawberries among 4 martini glasses or 4 ramekins.
    In a large bowl, add a pinch of salt to two egg whites and beat on medium-high speed until the egg whites are frothy. While continuing to beat the eggs, gradually add 6 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Beat until the egg whites hold stiff peaks. Gently fold the crushed gingersnap cookies into the meringue. Top the strawberries with the meringue. If using martini glasses, use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue. If using ramekins, place them under the broiler for 30 seconds. Turn off the broiler and leave them in the oven for another 30 seconds to 1 minutes (be sure to watch them), until the tips of the meringue are browned.
    Serve immediately.
    Serves 4.
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      Comments

      1. Divina Pe

        April 10, 2010 at 3:31 am

        Grilled strawberries. How come I never thought of that before? Strawberry season are almost over here. This is really a fun and exciting dessert.

        Reply
      2. bunkycooks

        April 09, 2010 at 7:08 pm

        What a beautiful dessert! This truly is perfect for entertaining!

        Reply
      3. pegasuslegend

        April 09, 2010 at 5:50 pm

        This is genious, not that its surprises me a light and beautiful entrance for Spring!

        Reply
      4. Chris

        April 09, 2010 at 4:42 pm

        I grill all kinds of fruit...but never even thought of strawberries! Brilliant! Would enjoy some of this right now. 🙂

        Reply
      5. Tracy

        April 09, 2010 at 3:10 pm

        Wow, what a fun dessert! I love grilling pineapple but I've never thought to try strawberries!

        Reply
      6. Michelle

        April 09, 2010 at 2:36 pm

        OH my goodness! Never thought to grill strawberries before!

        Reply
      7. Maggy

        April 09, 2010 at 2:30 pm

        Dara, you do it every time. This looks incredible. I think this will become a spring/summer staple. Really impressive for company, but looks easy!

        Reply
      8. Cookin' Canuck

        August 08, 2009 at 3:53 pm

        Thanks again to all of you for your flattering comments. Don't hesitate to try this even if you don't have a kitchen torch. The broiler will work just as well.

        Reply
      9. YD, sometimes with Samantha & June

        August 07, 2009 at 4:53 pm

        Hello, I came over from your profile at Tasty Kitchen. Your blog looks so delicious! Grilled strawberries, that's interesting!

        YD

        Reply
      10. YD, sometimes with Samantha & June

        August 07, 2009 at 4:53 pm

        Hello, I came over from your profile at Tasty Kitchen. Your blog looks so delicious! Grilled strawberries, that's interesting!

        YD

        Reply
      11. bonvivant

        August 07, 2009 at 5:27 am

        What a classy interpretation of strawberries and cream 🙂

        Reply
      12. MrsLavendula

        August 06, 2009 at 2:48 am

        wow what a beautiful treat!

        Reply
      13. Mixing Bowl Mama

        August 04, 2009 at 10:21 pm

        Wow...this looks fantastic! What a wonderful idea and the photos are great!

        Reply
      14. Diana Bauman

        August 04, 2009 at 7:34 pm

        Oh my wow!! This looks so amazing and fun! I want a kitchen torch!!

        Reply
      15. Ria

        August 04, 2009 at 4:21 pm

        They look amazing!!!!!

        Ria

        Reply
      16. Chef Shari

        August 04, 2009 at 3:42 pm

        these look incrediable, never thought of grilling strawberries! Guess now I will need a kitchen torch:-)

        Reply
      17. mathildescuisine

        August 04, 2009 at 1:39 pm

        Wow, I have never thought of grilling strawberries, what a very good idea!

        Reply
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