Fresh Strawberry Meringue

• 4 egg whites, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
• 1 pint fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin

1. Combine egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt with 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla in a large bowl.
2. Beat with an electric mixer until partially stiff.
3. Add sugar gradually, beating until stiff.
4. Spread meringue about 1 inch thick over a buttered 9 inch pie plate, building up a high fluffy border.
5. Bake in a preheated 275 degree oven for 1 hour or until it feels dry and firm.
6. Meringue shell will crack while it's baking.
7. Let cool in plate.
8. Cream 2 cups powdered sugar,butter, and egg yolks until light and fluffy, then beat in lemon juice and peel.
9. Spread over meringue shell.
10. Wash, drain, and hull strawberries,reserving a few for garnish. Arrange berries over over creamy layer,pressing down lightly.
11. Whip cream,remaining powdered sugar,unflavored gelatin, and remaining vanilla until stiff; spread over berries.
12. Chill in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
13. Garnish with reserved berries and serve.

egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, vanilla, sugar, powdered sugar, powdered sugar, unsalted butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, grated lemon, fresh strawberries, whipping cream, unflavored gelatin

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fresh-strawberry-meringue-122265 (may not work)