Sarah'S Strawberry Surprise

Directions

1. 1
   Wash berries under cold water.
2. 2
   Remove hulls; drain.
3. 3
   Put berries into a small bowl.
4. 4
   Mash with a potato masher or the rim of a glass.
5. 5
   Set aside 1 cup to beat into meringue.
6. 6
   Sweeten remaining crushed berries to taste with powdered sugar or honey.
7. 7
   Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
8. 8
   In a large bowl, beat egg whites on medium high speed of an electric mixer until they form soft, moist peaks.
9. 9
   Add sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, and beating constantly until meringue is thick and glossy.
10. 10
    Add the 1 cup crushed strawberries.
11. 11
    Beat on medium speed just to blend. Transfer meringue mixture to a freezer container.
12. 12
    Cover or wrap well.
13. 13
    Freeze at least 1 hour until solid.
14. 14
    (You can store in freezer up to 1 month.)
15. 15
    To serve, spoon crushed, sweetened to taste berries evenly in the bottom of 4 individual stemmed glasses or shallow dishes.
16. 16
    Top with frozen berry meringue.
17. 17
    Garnish with strawberries and sprigs if desired.
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    You may use other berries (blueberries, raspberries, etc.).