World Flavors Cookbook

Pavlova

Name: Pavlova
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: New Zealand
Ingredients: 4 egg whites 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp white vinegar 300ml whipped cream Fresh fruit: Kiwifruit, passionfruit, strawberries

A light and airy meringue cake with a crisp crust and soft, marshmallow center, topped with cream and fresh fruit.

Cuisine: New Zealand

Ingredients

4 egg whites 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp white vinegar 300ml whipped cream Fresh fruit: Kiwifruit, passionfruit, strawberries

Instructions

1. Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar while whisking until thick and glossy. 2. Fold in cornstarch and vinegar. 3. Pile the mixture onto a baking tray in a circle. 4. Bake at 120°C (250°F) for 1.5 hours. Let cool completely in the oven. 5. Top with a thick layer of whipped cream and plenty of fresh fruit.