Kiwi Pavlova

Here's how to cook a perfect pavlova, a Kiwi and Aussie favourite.

Ingredients

3 egg whites, at room temperature
3 tablespoons cold water
1 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
3 teaspoons cornflour
Slices of kiwi fruit, strawberries, passion fruit pulp, raspberries, blueberries

Method

1. With an electric beater on highest setting, beat the egg whites until they are stiff and form mountain peaks.
2. Add the cold water and beat again, gradually adding the caster sugar while still beating.
3. Gently fold in with a plastic spatula the vinegar, vanilla essence and cornflour.
4. Place on greased paper on a greased tray and shape into a circular shape, building up a shallow mound in the middle and bake at 150 degrees Celsius for 45 minutes, then leave to cool in the oven.
5. Top with whipped cream and fruit.

...and that's how to cook pavlova!