Pavlova with Fresh Berries

FROM OLD SOUTH BEACH DIET EMAILS
(serves8)
5 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/2tsp cream of tartar
1 1/4cup sugar
1tsp vanilla extract
3/4cup fat-free whipped topping
1cup fresh berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, and/or raspberries
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer on medium-high, until whites are firm, but not dry.
3. Continue beating, adding sugar, 1/4 cup at a time; beat about 10 seconds after each addition. 4. Add vanilla and continue beating, 1 to 2 minutes, until mixture is glossy and stiff.
5. Scoop meringue onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a large rubber spatula, spread meringue into a 6-inch round, building the sides and creating a slight depression in the center; place in oven and reduce heat to 250°F.
6. Bake, without opening oven door, 45 minutes, until firm to the touch and lightly golden.
5. Turn off oven; open door and let cool in the oven, 30 minutes.
6.Remove from oven; cool completely on wire rack.
7.Use a large metal spatula to transfer meringue to serving platter. Fill center of meringue with whipped topping and berries.

*again, they used sugar substitute
45 calories
2 g protein
8 g carbohydrate
0 g fiber
0 g total fat (0 g saturated fat)
0 mg cholesterol
39 mg sodium