Australia Day Pavlova

Supplies needed:

• 6 egg whites at room temperature
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups of caster sugar
• 2 tsp cornflour
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of passionfruit syrup
• 6 strawberries
• 1 can of whipped cream
• Electric beater
• Spatula*
• Whisk*
• Measuring cups*
• Measuring spoons*

Serves 8 - 10 people

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°c (not fanbake).

Step 2

Separate the 6 eggs so you have just the egg whites.

Step 3

Place egg whites into the bowl of the electric beater. Add a pinch of salt and beat until well combined and it starts to get stiff.

Step 4

Measure 1 1/2 cups of caster sugar and add in slowly while the beater is still running. Beat for about 10 minutes until the meringue is thick and a glossy colour.

Step 5

Whisk in the cornflour and vinegar.

Step 6

Place baking paper on a tray and drop dollops of meringue in the centre of the paper.

Step 7

Keep adding dollops until you make a nice circle. Flatten the circle so it is nice and smooth.

Step 8

Bake for 5 minutes at 180°c and then reduce temperature to 130°c and cook for a further hour.

Step 9

Leave pavlova in the oven to cool. (Don't be alarmed if the pavlova sinks as you will be covering this with toppings).

Step 10

When ready to serve, add the whipped cream on top of the pavlova.

Step 11

Slice the strawberries and scatter them over the cream. Spoon the passionfruit over to garnish.

Now serve up on your festive paper plates* and good on ya, you did it!

*All products or variations can be found in store.

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