Pavlova #3
This classic light-as-air meringue, topped with fresh whipped cream and decorated with the fruit of your choice, was named in honour of Anna Pavlova, the ballerina.
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- a pinch of salt
- 9 oz caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla flavouring
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 10 floz fresh double cream
- fresh strawberries raspberries, kiwi fruit or canned passion fruit, drained to decorate
Instructions
- Draw a 23-cm (9-inch) circle on nonstick paper and place on a baking sheet.
- Whisk the egg whites with the salt until very stiff, then gradually whisk in the sugar.
- Beat until it forms stiff peaks again. Fold in the vanilla flavouring and vinegar.
- Spread the meringue mixture over the circle and bake in the oven at 140°C (275°F) mark 1 for about 1 hour until firm.
- Leave to cool. Then carefully remove the paper and place the Pavlova on a plate. Whip the fresh cream until stiff then pile on to the meringue and decorate with the fruit.
Calories: 517 kcal
Carbohydrates: 66 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 17 g
Cholesterol: 101 mg
Sodium: 66 mg
Potassium: 95 mg
Sugar: 64 g
Vitamin A: 1087 IU
Vitamin C: 1 mg
Calcium: 50 mg
Iron: 1 mg