Frozen Strawberry Meringue |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Light & easy to make. Cook time includes 1 hour to chill. From Great American Recipes card series. Other berries may be used in place of strawberries. Ingredients:
2 cups strawberries, rinsed & hulled, crushed |
1 tablespoon honey (to taste) or 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (to taste) |
3 egg whites |
1/2 cup sugar |
Directions:
1. Separate crushed strawberries in half.
2. Set aside 1 cup for the meringue and sweeten the other cup to taste with the honey or powdered sugar.
3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Beat the egg whites until they hold soft peaks.
5. Add the sugar 1 tbsp at a time until the meringue is thick and glossy.
6. Add the reserved cup of strawberries and beat just to blend.
7. Transfer the meringue to a covered freezer container.
8. Freeze for at least 1 hour (can be stored for 1 month in freezer).
9. To serve, spoon crushed, sweetened berries into 4 brandy glasses or bowls.
10. Top with the meringue.
11. Garnish with mint and sliced berries if desired.
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