MERINGUE:

4 egg whites
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. sugar

Beat egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar and beat until stiff. Add sugar gradually and beat until stiff and glossy. Pour into pie tin and bake 1 hour at 275 degrees. When cooled add the filling.

FILLING:

1 pt. strawberries
Sugar to taste
1/2 pt. cream, beaten

Cut strawberries in quarters and sweeten to taste. Let stand. Drain off juice. Spread meringue with a layer of whipped cream, then the strawberries, then the cream. This recipe is delicious when also made with a taste lemon filling.