Australian or New Zealand Pavlova

Cook
1 h
Oven
250°F
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Ingredients

  • 4Egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 cupCastor sugar (granulated)
  • 1 tspVinegar
  • 1 tspCornflour
  • 1 tspVanilla flavour
  • Whipped cream, to serve
  • Fresh fruit pieces, strawberries, pineapple, mango, etc., to serve

Method

  1. Step 1. Preheat. Heat the oven to 250°F.

    250°F · Oven

  2. Step 2. Beat. Whisk the egg whites with an electric mixer to soft peaks, add the sugar a little at a time, and keep beating until firm.
  3. Step 3. Add. Mix in the cornflour, vinegar and vanilla.
  4. Step 4. Shape. Turn out onto a flat tray that's been greased and dusted with cornflour. Make a circle a little higher at the edge, so the centre dips to hold the topping.
  5. Step 5. Bake. Bake for one hour in the cool oven.

    1 h

  6. Step 6. Cool. Turn the oven off, leave the door open a little and let it cool slowly inside, which stops it losing too much height.
  7. Step 7. Top. Serve cold with the whipped cream and fruit.

Added October 30, 2026

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