Pavlova with Fruit
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients:
4 egg whites
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Sliced strawberries for topping
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 250 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a mixer, mix the 4 egg whites on low speed and increase slowly until soft peeks begin to form.
Increase speed to medium high and start to slowly add the sugar and cornstarch. Mix for 2-3 minutes more. Then add the vanilla and lemon juice and continue to mix until stiff peeks form and the mixture appears shiny.
With a pastry bag or by spoon, divide the ingredients into 8 portions on the parchment paper covered baking sheet.
Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until they are dry to the touch. They should be white, rather than browned when they’re done, so keep an eye on them as they bake. If they start to turn color, turn the temperature down about 25 degrees.
Let cool and top with sliced strawberries.