Frozen Strawberry Meringue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups strawberries, rinsed & hulled, crushed
1 tablespoon honey (to taste) or 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (to taste)
3 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar

Preparation

Separate crushed strawberries in half.
Set aside 1 cup for the meringue and sweeten the other cup to taste with the honey or powdered sugar.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Beat the egg whites until they hold soft peaks.
Add the sugar 1 tbsp at a time until the meringue is thick and glossy.
Add the reserved cup of strawberries and beat just to blend.
Transfer the meringue to a covered freezer container.
Freeze for at least 1 hour (can be stored for 1 month in freezer).
To serve, spoon crushed, sweetened berries into 4 brandy glasses or bowls.
Top with the meringue.
Garnish with mint and sliced berries if desired.