Classic Pavlova Recipe: Perfect Your Traditional Meringue Dessert
Traditional Pavlova
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
- 6 egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 cups/ 330 grams caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cornflour
- 300 ml thickened cream
- 1 Tbsp icing sugar
- 1 green kiwifruit, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 100C. line a baking tray with baking paper. Draw a 20 cm circle on the paper and turn over.
- Use an electric mixer to whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean, dry bowl until firm peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking well after each addition until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is thick and glossy. Add the cornflour. Stir until just combined.
- Use a large metal spoon to spoon the mixture onto the lined tray. Use a palette knife to shape into a disc, using the circle as a guide.
- Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until pavlova is dry to the touch. Turn off the oven . Leave the pavlova in the oven , with the door ajar, for 2 hours to cool completely.
- Use an electric mixer to whisk icing sugar and cream.
