3 egg whites, room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. sugar
Dash of salt
Fresh sliced strawberries or other fruit (sweetened to taste)
Whipped cream

Cover a baking sheet with plain brown paper. In a large mixer bowl add vanilla, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites. Beat at high speed until soft peaks form. Add sugar one tablespoon at a time. Beating until stiff peaks form (about 7 minutes).

Place meringue in pastry tube with large star tip or shape into 3 inch circles with a spoon. Build up at least an inch side around the edge. Pipe or shape on brown paper lined baking sheet.

Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes. Turn off oven, do not open. Let shells cool for at least one hour. Remove from oven and paper. Store in airtight tins. This should make 8 shells.

Spoon fruit into shells and top with whipped cream. Serve immediately.