Pavlova

A crisp meringue shell with a marshmallow centre, piled with whipped cream and juicy fruit.

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 220 g caster sugar
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 2 tsp cornflour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 300 ml double cream, whipped
• 400 g strawberries, kiwi or passion fruit

Method

1. Heat the oven to 150°C (130°C fan). Draw a 20 cm circle on baking paper and flip it over on a tray.
2. Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks. Add the sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking until thick and glossy.
3. Fold in the vinegar, cornflour and vanilla. Spoon into the circle, making a shallow dip in the middle.
4. Put it in the oven and lower to 120°C (100°C fan). Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and leave it inside to cool completely.
5. Top with whipped cream and fruit just before serving.