Pavlova

Method

Preheat the oven to 150ºC.

Mark a 23cm circle on a baking paper sheet and place on an oven tray.

Place the egg whites in a bowl and whisk until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, beating continuously until the mixture is smooth and glossy and stands up in peaks. Beat in the vanilla, vinegar and cornflour.

Spoon or pipe the mixture onto the circle.

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 - 75 minutes or until lightly golden and hard to touch and marshmallowy in the centre.

Turn off the heat and leave the pavlova in the oven until the oven is cold.

Decorate with freshly whipped cream and chopped fresh fruit - strawberries or kiwifruit are always a favourite!