Strawberries With Meringue And Wild Strawberries

1. 1

   Put water and sugar in a small pan. If you go for the bay leaf syrup, add the bay leaf and boil on low heat until reduced a third, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool and add the strawberries.

2. 2

   If you make the version with wild strawberries, let them marinate in the finished and cold syrup for 15 minutes before you add the strawberries.

3. 3

   In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric beater for at minute before adding the sugar, a spoon at a time until the mixture is thick and glossy. Best used within an hour or two.

4. 4

   Serve the berries with a doll-up of meringue and drizzle with some of the syrup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.