Eton mess

1 lb Strawberries
      6 T  kirsch
      2 c  Heavy cream; whipping cream
      6    meringue shells;crushed
 
  Reserve a few small small strawberries, chop the remainder and place in a
  bowl. sprinkle the kirsch over the berries, cover and chill for 2-3 hours.
    Whip the cream until it stands in soft peaks. Gently fold in the
  strawberries and their juices and the meringues. Spoon into a glass serving
  dish and decorate with the reserved strawberries just before serving.
  SERVES:4-6