Mini Balsamic Strawberry Pavlovas

Ingredients

For the Meringue:
• 8 large egg whites
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 tablespoon potato starch
• 1 cup white sugar

For the Whipped Cream:
• 1 pint heavy cream
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Balsamic Strawberries:
• 2 cups strawberries,cut into fourths
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

For the Meringue:
1. Preheat oven to 250 Degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking pans with parchment paper. In a small bowl combine the sugar and cornstarch. In a the bowl of an electric mixer, put the egg whites and a pinch of salt. Beat on high until it forms soft peaks. Slowly add in the sugar and cornstarch mixture and keep beating until it forms stiff peaks. Divide the meringue into 6 even portions and place on the two baking sheets. Spread them out to be 4 inches each in diameter. Bake for 30 minutes then open the door of the oven and turn it off. Leave the meringues in there for another 15 minutes then remove and allow to cool.

For the Whipped Cream:
1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, pour the heavy cream and begin beating, on high. Slowly add in the sugar then vanilla extract until peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the Balsamic Strawberries:
1. In a large bowl mix the strawberries, sugar, and balsamic vinegar together. Set aside for 5 minutes. Refrigerate if not using immediately.

Assembly:
1. Spoon the whipped cream over the meringues and then top with the balsamic strawberries. Enjoy!