Eton mess

ingredients

• cookies
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 
• pinch of salt
• 6 almonds, sliced
• strawberries & cream
• 12 ounces (350 ml) light cool whip, slightly room temp
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 pounds (0,9 kg) strawberries, chopped 
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• juice of lemon

preparation

1. with an electric mixer , beat egg whites, salt and cream of tartar to soft peaks.
2. slowly pour in powdered sugar  and continue to whip to stiff peaks. add almond extract . combining until mixture is smooth and glossy.
3. line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop meringue batter in even amounts on the tray . sprinkle with almonds.
4. bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees until crisp, approx.11/2-2 hours.
5. turn off over and leave meringues in the oven overnight to dry.
6. just before serving, toss strawberries with sugar and lemon juice .set aside.
7. with an electric mixer , beat cool whip with extracts until combined.
8. split strawberries and whipped cream amongst six bowls.  crumble meringue cookies over each bowl and stir to mix