Pavlova
A classic pavlova is an inviting dessert with its crispy shell, soft centre and selection of fresh seasonal fruit. Read on for our best pavlova recipe
Ingredients
- White sugar: 200g
- Cornflour: 1 tbsp
- Egg whites: 3
- Lemon juice: 1 tsp
- Whipping cream: 300g
- Icing sugar: 75g
- Fresh strawberries: 24. hulled and sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 150ºC. Draw a 9-inch circle in the centre of a piece of baking paper.
- 2
Whisk 50g white sugar and cornflour in a small bowl. Beat the egg whites in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 150g white sugar,continuing to beat,until stiff peaks form. Fold in the cornflour mixture and lemon juice.
- 3
Spread a layer of the meringue onto the baking sheet circle. Spoon the remaining meringue on top to create a taller edge around the circle,forming a bowl. Bake for 1 hour. Turn off the heat and let the meringue rest in the oven for 30 minutes.
- 4
Remove the meringue from the oven. Beat the whipping cream and icing sugar in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cooled meringue to fill the bowl and top with the fresh sliced strawberries.
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