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Pavlova

Australian

Give the sugar time to dissolve as you whip the meringue. Wait until the shell is cool before adding toppings so the crisp outside has less time to absorb moisture.

Serving of Pavlova; presentation may vary
Serving example of this dish. Ingredients and presentation may vary. Photo: Hazel Fowler · Source · Public domain
Servings (recipe yield)
6-8 servings
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
55 min
Rest / chill / soak
Not provided
Total time
Not provided

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Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups caster sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 4 Tbsp boiling water
  • (optional) Whipped cream, fresh fruit such as kiwifruit, passionfruit, and strawberries

Instructions

  1. Beat all ingredients until smooth, stiff and shines.
  2. Continue beating mixture until soft peak forms when lifting beater (approx 12 minutes).
  3. Place on baking paper on tray.
  4. Bake in middle of oven at 180˚C (350-360˚F) for 10 minutes.
  5. Drop temperature down to 150˚C (300˚F) for 45 minutes.
  6. Turn off oven and leave to cool in oven.
  7. (Optional) Serve with fruit salad and ice cream.

Source: Public Domain Recipes · u/Idzuna · Recipe source · Public-domain source license

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