Make this practically instant dessert for a sweet treat for spring or summer months.
Fold nuggets of store-bought meringues into whipped cream and strawberries, then spoon it into glass dishes.
So pretty, and no one will suspect how dead easy it is.
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This is a beloved sweet treat throughout England as soon as strawberries are in season.
One bite tells you why.
Soft clouds of unsweetened whipped cream envelop crunchy sweet chunks of broken meringue and barely sweetened strawberries.
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What could go wrong?
As it turns out: nothing!
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Theyre the sweetest and juiciest.
Look for plump, bright red berries with fresh green leaves and no signs of mold.
Store them in the refrigerator and rinse them just before using to prevent soft spots.
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Let the sweetened berries sit until the juices run and the sugar dissolves.
The best way to avoid overwhipping cream is to beat it only halfway with a mixer.
Finish it by hand with a whisk.
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It should be billowy but not firm, with peaks that droop over themselves slightly.
Store-Bought Meringues
Theres no heavy lifting involved when you buy store-bought meringues.
You should be able to find them in most supermarkets; the brand doesnt matter.
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The size doesnt matter either since you are going to break them up.
Its not called a mess for nothing!
Even tropical fruits have been known to take the place of strawberries, so its up to your imagination.
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Cool the almonds on the baking sheet.
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Stir constantly for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the nuts are lightly browned.
Immediately transfer them to a plate to cool, since they can easily burn if you dont watch them.
Set aside some strawberry slices to garnish the finished dessert with.
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In a medium bowl, toss half the strawberries with the jam.
Using a potato masher or a fork, crush them coarsely.
Let sit while you whip the cream.
Set the other half of the strawberries asideeverything will be mixed into the whipped cream.
In a mixer bowl, combine the cream and vanilla.
Beat until soft peaks begin to form.
The cream should be thickened but still soft and loose.
Add the crushed strawberries and the sliced strawberries to the bowl of cream and mix to swirl them in.
Top with a spoonful of broken meringue pieces.
Continue to layer the strawberries and cream and the broken meringues into the dishes.
Top with toasted almonds and reserved strawberry slices and serve.
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