When people visit I have made a deal with myself to make a dessert of some kind. Because deep down I love desserts but never have them because my 'other half' doesn't 'do' desserts. So since we have had a friend staying, it is as good as an excuse as any to make this wonderfully easy and oh-so-yummy pavlova.
*Taken from 'Comfort Food', a Family Circle step-by-step book*
ingredients
4 egg whites
1 cup caster sugar
2 tsp cornflour
1 tsp white vinegar
whipped cream
fresh fruit
Preheat oven to a warm 140 degrees. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
Place the egg whites and a pinch of salt in a small, dry bowl. Using electric beaters, beat until stiff peaks form. Add the sugar gradually, beating constantly after each addition, until the mixture is thick and glossy and all the sugar is dissolved.
Using a metal spoon, fold in the cornflour and vinegar. Spoon the mixture into a mould on prepared tray. Lightly flatten the top of the pavlova and smooth the sides. (This pavlova should have a cake shape and be about 2.5 cm high.) Bake for about 1 hour, or until pale cream in colour and crisp. (Should sound hollow if you knock on it.)
Leave to cool completely in the oven.
When cool, decorate with the cream and fresh fruit.
3 comments:
I have a great idea.....I'll come by once a day. It will give you an excuse to make a dessert and me a chance to eat one :)
Seriously, that looks yummy!!
Thanks for stopping by and expecially for lighting a candle.
Tracie - No worries about lighting a candle - it is a great cause. Okay deal. I need excuses for making desserts!!!
Oh I am SOOOO going to make this!! ;D Thanks! :D
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