In article >,
margaret suran > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> >
> > I'm fond of this recipe because it's the first recipe I ever made from
> > an online resource; it came from rec.food.recipes and I found it soon
> > after I learned about Usenet's topical newgroups.
> >
> > { Mystically and Efficiently Exported from MasterCook Mac }
> >
> > Meringue Berry Roll
> >
> > Recipe By: posted to rec.food.cooking by Barb Schaller, 9-11-2007
> > Serving Size: 6
> >
> > Amount Measure Ingredient Preparation Method
> > 4 egg whites - room temp.
> > 3/4 c. sugar
> > 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
> > 1 tsp. cornstarch
> > 3/4 c. heavy cream
> > 1 1/2 cups assorted berries (diced strawberries &
> > whole blueberries)
> >
> > Beat egg whites until frothy. Continue to beat and gradually add
> > sugar. Beat until soft peaks form, then beat in cream of tartar and
> > cornstarch. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Line a 9x13 inch
> > baking sheet with waxed paper. Spread the meringue evenly over the
> > paper and bake at 350° 12-15 min. until lightly browned. Cool
> > completely. Invert the meringue onto the work surface on another sheet
> > of waxed paper. Carefully peel off the first sheet of waxed paper.
> >
> > Beat the cream until stiff. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the
> > meringue. Place the berries over the whipped cream. Beginning at one
> > long edge and using the sheet of waxed paper as a guide, roll the
> > meringue over the berries, jelly-roll style. Transfer to a serving
> > platter. Garnish with additional berries and mint leaves if desired.
> > Cut into 2 inch slices and serve. Serves 6.
>
> Yumm!!! Baisers. Individual very dry Meringue shells, the bottom one
> filled with Raspberry Sorbet and freshly whipped cream and topped with
> the second shell. My favorite dessert, when I was a child.

But this is not like that at all, Gretl. I like to make meringue shells
‹ and almost never do. No call for them here.

This is more like pavlova meringue.
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