Classic Pavlova

Submitted by Chona G.

"This recipe came from my mother-in-law who makes the best pavlova. She can bake it eyes close I think! The inside is marshmallowy and crisp on the outside."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 3⁄4 cup caster sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or Vinegar)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 300 ml thickened cream (Whipped)
• 1 punnet raspberries (or your choice of fruits)
• 2 passion fruit

directions

1. Preheat oven to slow, 150°C. Line oven tray with baking paper.
2. Beat egg-whites with an electric stand mixer or hand mixer until soft peaks form.
3. Add sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Beat until it dissolves and foam is stiff, thick and glossy. Beat in lemon juice or Vinegar and vanilla.
4. Spread onto tray to form a 23cm mounded circle. Bake for 30 minutes. Reduce oven to 120°C, and bake for further 45 minutes. Allow to cool in a turned-off oven, with door open, to dry completely.
5. Top with cream and berries. Drizzle with passionfruit just before serving.