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Free-form Strawberry Meringue Cheesecake SERVES 4, PREP 15 MINS

■ 100g packet mini meringue drops

■ 250g punnet strawberries, hulled and sliced

■ 175g cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature

■ 2 tblsps icing sugar mixture

■ 1 tsp vanilla essence

■ 1 cup thickened cream

1 Place meringues in a medium snap-lock bag. Lightly crush into pieces.

2 Combine strawberries and half the crushed meringue in a medium bowl. Stand for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until meringues soften.

3 Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in small bowl of an electric mixer until smooth. Add cream. Beat until soft peaks form.

4 Divide cream cheese mixture among four dessert glasses (1¼-cup capacity). Top with strawberry mixture and the remaining crushed meringues. Serve immediately.