"I must say, I cheated. Didn't try the meringue. But in the last 3 weeks, have made the baked fruit 4 times. And the whipped cream. I can always use an excuse for the whipped cream. I have recommended it to several people (both female AND male; just returned from a convention on bugs with mostly guys and lots of THEM cook!) and my sister has already made it with vanilla ice cream (& loved) it!! The instructions are right on par, no further description needed. Wow!! The BEST thing I've had in a long while. Thank you Ina, you provide wonderful inspiration and Great! dishes!!!