Jan 24, 2012

Forgotten Dessert

Recipe from Sue Olsen

5 egg whites (2/3 cup)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 1 /2 cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup whipped cream, sweetened with sugar, chilled
Strawberries, for serving

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Beat egg whites until stiff.  Add salt and cream of tartar; beat.  Add sugar gradually.  Add vanilla.  Beat until really stiff.  Pour in greased 8 x 8-inch pan and put in oven.  Turn off oven and leave overnight or 5 hours.  Add sweetened whipped cream and chill.  Top with strawberries when ready to serve.