FROZEN STRAWBERRY MERINGUE

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Frozen Strawberry Meringue image

Tips: You may use other berries (blueberries, raspberries, etc.) in place of strawberries.

Provided by Rev BJ Friley

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c strawberries, rinsed crushed
3 egg whites
1/2 c granulated sugar
powdered sugar or honey
OPTIONAL
mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Crushed Strawberries: Wash berries under cold, running water. Remove hulls. Drain. Put berries into a small bowl. Mash with a potato masher or the rim of a glass. Set aside 1 cup to beat into the meringue. Sweeten remaining crushed berries to taste with powdered sugar or honey. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • 2. Preparation: In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat egg whites on medium-high speed until the hold soft moist peaks.
  • 3. Add sugar, about 1 Tablespoon at a time and beating constantly until meringue is thick and glossy.
  • 4. Add the 1 cup crushed strawberries.
  • 5. Beat on medium speed just to blend.
  • 6. Transfer meringue mixture to a freezer container.
  • 7. Cover or wrap well.
  • 8. Freeze at least 1 hour until solid. (You can store in the freezer up to 1 month).
  • 9. To serve, spoon crushed, sweetened-to-taste berries evenly in the bottom of 4 individual stemmed glasses or shallow dishes.
  • 10. Top with frozen berry meringue.
  • 11. Garnish with strawberries and mint sprigs, if desired.

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