Vanilla Crusted Strawberries

Directions

1. 1
   At least 1 day or up to 1 month in advance, make the vanilla sugar: Put the vanilla bean in a jar and pour the superfine sugar over it.
2. 2
   Cover tightly and let set at room temperature overnight or for up to a month to infuse vanilla flavor into the sugar.
3. 3
   When ready to make the strawberries, place the vanilla sugar in a bowl.
4. 4
   Whisk the egg whites with the lemon juice in another bowl until frothy.
5. 5
   Holding the berries by their green tops, dip them in the egg whites 1 at a time, just up to their shoulders.
6. 6
   Let the excess egg white drip off.
7. 7
   Roll in the vanilla sugar to coat evenly and transfer to a cookie sheet, resting the berries point side up.
8. 8
   Let set at room temperature until dry to the touch and serve the same day.