Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 4 egg whites (at room temperature)
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 cups strawberries (sliced)
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (optional)

Instruction

  • Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in a large bowl, with an electric mixer, until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in cornstarch, vinegar and vanilla just until blended.
  • On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil, spread meringue into a rectangle, with a raised edge, and a slight indentation in the center.
  • Bake in a preheated 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) oven until firm to the touch, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • When ready to serve, place meringue on a serving plate. Cut strawberries into halves or slices, if large.
  • Whip cream until stiff peaks form, adding powdered sugar (orange liqueur optional).
  • Spread whipped cream over meringue, leaving edge of meringue visible. Top with strawberries. Cut into squares to serve.