# What You'll Need:
→ Meringue
01 - 4 large egg whites, room temperature
02 - 1 cup superfine sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Whipped Cream
06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
07 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
09 - 2 cups assorted fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
10 - Fresh mint leaves, optional, for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and mark an 8-inch circle as a guide. Flip the parchment so the marking is underneath.
02 - In a large, clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form.
03 - Gradually add superfine sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating at high speed until stiff, glossy peaks develop.
04 - Gently fold in cornstarch, white vinegar, and vanilla extract using a spatula.
05 - Spoon the meringue onto the prepared parchment, shaping into a round mound with slightly elevated edges to contain toppings.
06 - Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. After baking, turn off oven and allow meringue to cool completely inside with the door slightly open.
07 - In a cold mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
08 - Transfer cooled meringue shell to a serving platter. Spread whipped cream evenly over center.
09 - Top generously with assorted fresh berries. Garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
