Pavlova

Recipe:

3 egg whites

3 Tbsp cold water

1 cup caster (extra fine) sugar

1 tsp vinegar

1 tsp vanilla

3 tsp cornstarch



preaheat oven to 300. Beat egg whites with electric mixer until stiff. Add water and continue mixing. Add sugar gradually while beating. Slow beater and add vinegar, vanilla & cornstarch. Draw a circle on baking paper (22 cm/10 inches diameter). Spread pavlova to within 1 inch of edge of circle, keeping it as round as possible. Smooth top surface. Bake for 45 minutes then turn off oven and leave to cool in oven. Decorate with whipped Cream and fresh fruit. Do NOT refrigerate (it loses its crispy crust)



Mmm...

[from Harmony]