4 Egg Whites Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pinch Salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/3 cup Super Fine Sugar (Baker's Sugar) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (I used powdered vanilla) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon White Vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 300F and lightly grease a baking tray covered in parchment paper.
Ask a question about this stepStart with a very clean metal bowl in your stand mixer, or large metal or glass bowl with a hand mixer. Whisk the egg whites and the pinch of salt to soft peaks (where they stand up but collapse).
Ask a question about this stepAdd in a tablespoon at a time the super fine sugar, and keep whipping until stiff peaks.
Ask a question about this stepAdd in the vanilla and vinegar, and let the machine mix it in thoroughly.
Ask a question about this stepBake for a about an hour. When done, the meringue will be hard to the touch and sound hollow when you tap on it. Don't let it get too brown.
Ask a question about this stepWhile the meringue is baking, whip cold cream to stiff peaks.
Ask a question about this stepCrack the top from the meringue, layer in whipped cream and a layer of fruit (I used strawberries). Replace the top, and add another layer of whipped cream and garnish with fruit.
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