Almond meringues with strawberry cream

Method

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 120°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Use an electric mixer to whisk the egg whites until firm peaks form. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking well between each addition. Continuing whisking for 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
• Step 2
  Spoon tablespoonfuls of meringue mixture on to the lined tray. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until meringues are dry and crisp. Turn oven off and leave in oven, with door ajar, until cooled to room temperature.

• Step 3
  Meanwhile, combine strawberries and extra sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves and strawberries release juices. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Transfer to a bowl and place in the fridge to chill.
• Step 4
  Combine the cream and strawberry mixture in a bowl. Dip meringues in strawberry cream to serve.