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Merle Parrish's Pavlova

  • Serves 10

  • Preparation time: 20 mins

  • Cooking time: 1 hour

Ingredients

6 egg whites
1 1/2 cups caster sugar
1 1/2 tsp white vinegar
1 tbsp cornflour
whipped cream, to serve
1–2 passionfruit, to serve
berries, to serve

Method

Pre-heat the oven to very low (120°C). Grease a baking tray and line it with a sheet of baking paper. Draw a 22 cm circle on the back of the baking paper.

Use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating between each addition until the sugar has dissolved. Keep adding and beating until the mixture is thick, white and glossy. Beat in the vinegar and cornflour.

Use a large spoon to transfer the mixture to the baking tray, then shape into a 22 cm round. Bake for 11⁄2 hours, then turn off the oven, prop the door open slightly and leave to cool completely.

When cool, top with whipped cream, berries and passionfruit.

Notes