Strawberries Chantilly

Beautiful berries in heavenly clouds, this would be equally as good with other berries. From the Creole chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  quart strawberry
• 2  tablespoons rum
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2  egg whites
•  whipped cream, lightly sweetened (for garnish)

Directions

1. Wash strawberries, stem and cut in half.
2. Cover with confectioner's sugar (reserve 4 tablespoons) and rum; chill 30 minutes.
3. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; add reserved confectioners' sugar gradually, beating constantly during the addition.
4. Fold in sweetened berries.
5. Place in chilled sherbet glasses and garnish with whipped cream.