Swirled Caramel Cranberry Meringue Squares Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Swirled Caramel Cranberry Meringue Bars! A delightful combination of buttery shortbread, tart cranberries, and creamy caramel swirls, topped with a cloud-like meringue. This recipe, inspired by Very Best Baking, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for holiday baking or any special occasion, these bars are surprisingly easy to make and offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Get ready to experience a symphony of sweet and tart in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 33 mins

Calories 160.8 kcal

Protein 3g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Swirled Caramel Cranberry Meringue Squares

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
Milk Chocolate Chips
Dried Sweetened Cranberries
4 large egg whites
Light Brown Sugar

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How to Make Swirled Caramel Cranberry Meringue Squares

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ¾ cup powdered sugar.
Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust appears dry.
Remove from oven and sprinkle evenly with 1 cup caramel swirl chocolate morsels (or milk chocolate chips) and ¾ cup dried cranberries.
In a clean, large bowl, beat 4 large egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Gradually add ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Spoon the meringue evenly over the cranberry and chocolate layer.
Spread the meringue to the edges of the pan.
Bake for 14-18 minutes, or until the meringue is puffed and golden brown.
Immediately sprinkle the remaining 1 cup caramel swirl chocolate morsels (or milk chocolate chips) and ¾ cup dried cranberries over the hot meringue.
Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting.
Cut into bars with a sharp knife, dipping the knife in warm water if it becomes sticky.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

25g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Swirled Caramel Cranberry Meringue Squares?

Swirled Caramel Cranberry Meringue Squares takes about 53 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 33 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Swirled Caramel Cranberry Meringue Squares?

Swirled Caramel Cranberry Meringue Squares has approximately 160.8 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Swirled Caramel Cranberry Meringue Squares?

The key ingredients for Swirled Caramel Cranberry Meringue Squares are Flour, Powdered Sugar, Butter, Milk Chocolate Chips, Dried Sweetened Cranberries, Egg Whites. See the full list with measurements above.