Pavlova

Ingredients

• •Egg whites
• •Caster sugar
• •Cornflour
• •White vinegar
• •Vanilla extract
• •Whipped cream
• •Strawberries
• •Kiwifruit

Steps

1. 1Begin by separating fresh eggs and whisking the egg whites in a clean, grease-free bowl until they form soft peaks.
2. 2Gradually add caster sugar a spoonful at a time, beating continuously until the mixture turns thick, glossy, and stands in stiff peaks.
3. 3Sift in a little cornflour and fold through a dash of white vinegar and vanilla extract to help stabilize the meringue and give it a marshmallowy center.
4. 4Pile the mixture onto a lined baking tray, shaping it into a round with a slight dip in the middle to later hold the topping, then smooth the sides with a spatula.
5. 5Place it in a low oven and bake slowly until the outside forms a crisp, pale shell, then turn off the heat and let it cool completely inside the oven to prevent cracking.
6. 6Once fully cooled, transfer the meringue base carefully onto a serving platter.
7. 7Whip fresh cream to soft peaks and spoon it generously over the top just before serving.
8. 8Finish with a scattering of sliced strawberries, kiwifruit, and other seasonal fruit so the tart sweetness balances the crisp, chewy meringue beneath.