Recipe review - Strawberry meringue cake (KIS) page 147

[Katiej]

I made this a few days ago and served it when my family was over on Xmas Eve.

It was really easy to make and I like how you make it in advance and it's ready in the freezer for when you want it.

I thought it was way too sweet, as did a few others who tried it. My DH on the other hand thought it was lovely. He had a piece this afternoon and said it tasted nicer today.

If I make it again, I wouldn't put the coconut in the base and I'd use a lot less sugar in the strawberry meringue.

The photo is before it went into the freezer.

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[cookie1]

You have been busy too Katie. Thanks for the reviews.

[judydawn]

I had a taste of this one at Katie's today and it was a bit too sweet for me too.  I had eyed the recipe off myself so it's handy to know these things in advance.

[Cornish Cream]

Looks lovely Katie.

[Kimmyh]

Looks good Katie but sounds like it might be too sweet for us. I like the idea of having something in the freezer ready to go too.

[Frozzie]

Good to know katie.. Did you take a photo when presented?

[CreamPuff63]

Katie how much are you going to reduce the sugar by?

[Katiej]

No Kim I forgot to take a photo when I served it, too much going on.

I'd reduce the sugar by at least a third CP or even more, it was really way to sweet for me.

[CreamPuff63]

Wow, that's heaps Katie. I'm glad I asked.

[jeninwa]

I'm going to make this to take to friends for dinner tonight, just measured my springform tin it's 20cm, wonder if I should see if I can get a smaller one.

[Katiej]

Jen I used a 20cm tin and it worked fine. The recipe does make a lot of strawberry meringue.

[jeninwa]

Thanks Katie

[jeninwa]

This was a big hit last night everyone loved it, I cut the sugar down by 30g. It wasn't sweet at all.

[cookie1]

I'm planning on making this for guests on Sunday evening, I think. Either this or the Chocolate Maple Mousse.

[cookie1]

We had this for dessert. Oh my. It was delicious. I made it in a 22 cm spring form as my 20 cm is really grungy. I must buy a new one. I served it with strawberry coulis, a few strawberries cut up and marinated in triple sec for a few hours. Everyone loved it.