Instructions: Preheat oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2.

1 Put the egg whites into a large clean bowl and add 100g/4oz sugar. Whisk together into soft peaks.

2 Whisk while slowly adding 100g/4oz sugar 1 dsp at a time until forming stiff peaks. Fold in the remaining sugar. Shape 20 large spoonfuls of meringue onto two baking sheets lined with non-stick baking paper and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

3 Lower to 110C/225F or Gas 1/4 and cook for 2-3 hours until very crisp and dry. Cool, store in an air-tight tin and serve with the cream and strawberries.

NOTES : For 10 people

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