How to Build a Pavlova
Nothing says holidays quite like a Pavlova, it’s a kiwi tradition as old as number 8 wire itself. I’ll show you how to make a Christmas Pav - builder style - Easy as!
If you really want to make a Pavola, we suggest you use this recipe.
Ingredients:
- 6 egg whites
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups caster sugar
- 1½ tsp vinegar
- 1½ tsp vanilla essence
- 1½ tsp cornflour
- Whipped cream and fresh fruit
Method:
- Preheat oven to 150˚C. Line a baking tray with baking paper and draw a 20cm circle on the baking paper. Turn over the baking paper so that the pencil line doesn’t transfer to your pavlova.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff, then add the sugar very gradually while still beating. Keep beating for 5 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
- Slow the beater speed and add the vinegar, vanilla and cornflour.
- Pile the meringue in the centre of the circle and use a spatula to spread it out to the edge of the circle keeping it as round and even as possible. Make a slight dip in the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then leave to cool in the oven overnight.
- Using two spatulas, lift it carefully onto a serving plate and fill the central depression with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
