Coconut Meringues with Elderflower Strawberries - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 4 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 1/4 c plus 2 Tbsp. superfine sugar, divided
• 5 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 pt strawberries, hulled and quartered or halved (about 4 cups)
• 1/4 c elderflower liqueur
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 (8-oz.) container mascarpone cheese
• 1/3 c cream of coconut
• 3/4 c heavy cream
• 1 c toasted unsweetened flaked coconut