Ingredients
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1 cup white sugar, divided
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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3 large egg whites
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
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½ cup confectioners' sugar
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1 pint fresh strawberries
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; draw a 9-inch circle in the center of the paper.
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Whisk 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
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Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until sugar is completely dissolved and stiff peaks form. Gently fold in cornstarch mixture and lemon juice.
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Spread a 1/4-inch-thick layer of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet to fill the circle. Pipe or spoon remaining meringue to form a taller edge around the circle to create a shallow bowl, making decorative swirls if desired.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off. Let meringue sit in the oven for 30 minutes; do not open the door. After 30 minutes, remove meringue from the oven; it should be hard on the outside and slightly moist on the inside.
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Beat cream and confectioners sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until thick. Spread onto meringue base and arrange strawberries over top.
Cook’s Note
To draw a perfect circle on the parchment paper, trace a line around a 9-inch round cake pan with a pencil.
You can use any fresh fruit of your choice instead of strawberries.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 186 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 25g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 186 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
| Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium 24mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 23g | |
| Protein 2g | 3% |
| Vitamin C 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium 22mg | 2% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 79mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
