Food My Muse

0 First, add the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar to a large bowl. Then, start beating until foamy and very soft peaks begin to form.
1 Secondly, slowly add in sugar as you beat. Continue beating until glossy and very stiff peaks form, about 6-8 minutes.
2 Sift in the cornstarch and beat until incorporated.
3 Preheat oven to 300F.
4 Add to a piping bag and pile them high on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. They will expand a bit so leave enough space. Then, flatten the top slightly with the back of a spoon.
5 Place meringues in the middle rack and turn heat down to 225F. Then, bake for 1 hour 20 minutes or until dry to the touch. Turn oven off and let them dry in there for 2-4 hours.
6 Beat together the cold cream cheese until smooth. Cascade in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla bean paste. Then, fold until incorporated.
7 Lastly, crack the top of the meringue a bit, fill with cream. Then top with strawberries and mint to decorate.