Strawberry Meringue Cups

SUBMITTED BY: Judy Grimes

"Judy Grimes of Brandon, Mississippi likes to celebrate with something special from her oven that looks as good as it tastes. This pretty dessert- with red strawberries cupped in fluffy white meringue- fills the bill on both counts!"

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	1 Hr 30 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS

2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

DIRECTIONS

Place egg white in a mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
Drop into four mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape into 4-in. cups with the back of a spoon. Bake at 225 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours or until set and dry. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours. Store in an airtight container.
In a small mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Just before serving, spoon into meringue shells. Top with strawberries and garnish with mint if desired.