Desserts Recipes - Pavlova Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 6-8

• 4 egg whites

• 250 g/8 oz caster sugar

• 1 tablespoon corn flour

• 2 teaspoons vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling:

• 300 ml/1/2 pint double cream

• 2 bananas, sliced

• 1 small pineapple, cut into cubes

• flesh of 2 passion fruits

• 2 peaches, skinned and sliced

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Method:

1. Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Add the sugar, a tablespoon at a time, whisking until the meringue is very stiff. Whisk in the corn flour, vinegar and vanilla.

2. Pile the meringue on to a baking sheet lined with silicone paper and spread into a 23 cm/9 inch round.

3. Hollow out the centre slightly and bake in a preheated oven, 150°C (300°F), Gas Mark 2, for 1 1/2 hours. Let the pavlova cool, then remove the paper and place the pavlova on a serving dish.

4. Whip the cream until stiff and fold in some of the fruit. Pile into the pavlova and decorate with the remaining fruit.

Note: Vary the filling of the pavlova as you like. Raspberries, strawberries, grapes, figs and redcurrants are all delicious.