Strawberry Meringue Torte

Meringue

5 egg whites – room temperature
¼ tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

-Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form
-Add sugar and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form
-Spread into 3 7-inch pie pans, greased and floured
-Bake for 1 hour @ 275o F. Remove from oven immediately and
take out gently using a knife; let cool.
(Note: Meringues can be prepared in advance and stored in an
air-tight container for a couple of weeks)

Whipped Cream

1 pint heavy whipping cream
2 baskets of strawberries, sliced
2 tsp. vanilla
¼ cup powdered sugar

-Approximately 4-6 hours before serving, beat the whipping
cream until thick and spreadable; add sugar and vanilla

Torte Preparation

Place a meringue on a plate; layer it with whipping cream and
then strawberries. Repeat this process, ending with a layer of
whipping cream spread over the entire torte. Garnish with a
few whole strawberries.