Pavlova

Pavlova

Ingredients:
4 egg whites
1 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons of cornflour
few drops of vanilla essence

Method:
Beat egg whites on medium till firm not stiff
Fold in the sugar slowly adding a little at a time with beater on low until dissolved and glossy.
Add the white wine vinegar and the cornflour and vanilla.
Draw a circle on baking paper and pile mixture on with spatula up the sides
Bake into a preheated hot oven 180°C then turn down to 150°C and bake for an hour
Allowed to cool in the oven- do not open the door.
Add whipped cream and fruit of choice for the top.

Tips for Success:
Make sure the bowl is completely grease-free before whipping egg whites.
Add sugar slowly, this helps create that crunchy shell.
Cool in the oven to prevent cracking.