Pavlova

Method

• step 1

  Preheat oven to 160°C.

• step 2

  Line a baking tray with parchment paper and draw an outline of a circle-approx 25cm in diameter.

• step 3

  Whisk egg whites until stiff then add sugar 1 tsp as a time whisking constantly.

• step 4

  Blend cornflour and vinegar and whisk into the egg white mixture.

• step 5

  Spread mixture onto baking tray, create a slightly higher border to the pavlova as it will be easier to pile on the topping.

• step 6

  Place in oven and reduce heat to 150°C.

• step 7

  Bake for 1 hours or until firm to touch.

• step 8

  Turn off oven and leave inside for another hour with the door slightly ajar. Do not worry if there are cracks-most of these will be covered by the topping.

• step 9

  Remove paper and transfer to serving plate. When cool, whip cream to soft peaks. Place on top of base and add fruit.