Ingredients

· 4 egg whites

· 3 cups strawberries

· 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup sugar

· 1½ cups whipping cream

· ½ cup confectioners' sugar

· ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

· ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

· ¼ teaspoon salt

· ½ cup chocolate chips

Method

Place egg whites in a bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a bowl, combine strawberries and sugar. In another bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate strawberries and whipped cream. Preheat oven to 250°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating on high until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread evenly and bake until set and dry 70-80 minutes. Turn off oven and leave meringues in for 1½ hours. Remove from oven and let it cool. Melt the chocolate chips until smooth. Spread evenly over tops of meringues. Carefully remove meringue to a serving plate. Remove whipped cream from refrigerator and beat until stiff peaks form. Spread half of the whipped cream over the meringue; top with strawberries. Repeat layers. Serve immediately.