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How to Cook Pavlova
Pavlova is a dessert, which depending
on who you listened to, originated in either
Australian cuisine or
New Zealand cuisine
(both
Australia
and
New Zealand
claim to have invented the recipe).
The dessert is a meringue with a crispy
exterior, and a light and fluffy interior.
It is usually topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Here are the ingredients for pavlova:
- Eggs (3)
- 1 cup (250 grams) of white sugar
- Cornstarch (2 teaspoons)
- Malt vinegar (1 teaspoon)
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Whipped Cream
- Fresh fruit - strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, pineapple, peaches, kiwi fruit or banana, according to your preference
Here is how to prepare the pavlova:
- Break the eggs, and separate the whites (you will not be using the yolks)
and place them in a mixing bowl. Be careful not to include any yolk with
the whites, as this can stop the pavlova from forming properly.
- Beat the egg whites until they become foamy. Then, gradually add the sugar
continuing to beat until stiff peaks begin to form. This beating process can
take quite a long time (15 minutes for example), so you may wish to use
an electric whisker. In any case, when the peaks begin to form,
add 2 tablespoons of water, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of vinegar,
a drop of vanilla extract, and a small pinch of salt - and beat these into
the mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and arrange the egg mix
in a circle of about 6 inches (15 centimeter) diameter in the middle of the
sheet. Try to arrange the mix so that sides are somewhat higher than the
middle (that is to say there is a slight depression in the middle).
Be aware that the cake will flatten out somewhat during the cooking process.
- Place in a preheated oven
275°F (140°C; Gas Mark 1) for approximately 45 minutes until
crispy and dry on the outside. Some people say that if you allow the
cake to cool gradually (by gradually turning the oven down bit by bit),
it can help the cake maintain its shape.
- When the meringue is cool, you can actually keep it in a airtight
container until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, top with whipped cream and pieces of your
favorite fresh fruits.
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