Ingredients
6 egg whites Pinch of salt 300g caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 350ml double cream 2 – 3 tbsp icing sugar
450g mixed fruits ( blueberries , raspberries , strawberries )
Few mint leaves for decoration
Preheat the oven to 120C / fan 100C / gas ½
Line a large baking sheet with baking paper and draw a 23cm circle in the centre .
Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they form stiff peaks , then gradually pour in the caster sugar , whisking constantly .
Once all the sugar is added , whisk for a further 5 minutes until the mixture is glossy , then stir in the vanilla essence .
Spoon the meringue onto the circle .
Bake for 2 hours 30 minutes , then turn off the oven and leave the meringue inside until cold .
Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks , then beat in the icing sugar .
Pile the cream into the centre of the meringue , and then scatter over the blueberries , raspberries and strawberries .
Decorate with mint leaves .
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