Pavlova
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4 egg whites
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1 1/4 cups white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 pint heavy cream
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6 kiwi, peeled and sliced
Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a 9 inch circle
on the parchment paper.In a large bowl, beat egg whites until
stiff but not dry. Gradually add in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a
time, beating well after each addition. Beat until thick and
glossy. Overbeaten egg whites lose volume and deflate when
folded into other ingredients. Be absolutely sure not a particle
of grease or egg yolk gets into the whites. Gently fold in
vanilla extract, lemon juice and cornstarch.Spoon mixture inside
the circle drawn on the parchment paper. Working from the
center, spread mixture toward the outside edge, building edge
slightly. This should leave a slight depression in the
center.Bake for 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack.In a small bowl beat
heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. Remove the paper,
and place meringue on a flat serving plate. Fill the center of
the meringue with whipped cream, sweetened if desired. Top
whipped cream with kiwifruit slices.
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