George's Strawberry Pavlova
Enjoy a sweet treat after a day of picking with this light, fluffy pavlova topped with fresh Craigies strawberries.
Ingredients
- 4 Large Egg Whites
- 200 g Caster Sugar
- 1 tsp White Vinegar or Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 240 g Strawberries Hulled or Sliced
- 1 - 2 tbsp Sugar or Honey
- 240 g Heavy Cream or Double Cream
- 1 - 2 tbsp Powered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 135° Line a baking tray with parchment and draw an 8 inch circle as a guide.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites until smooth peaks form. Gradually add sugar (1 tbsp at a time) beating until smooth, glossy peaks form and sugar is fully dissolved.
- Fold in vinegar and cornstarch gently with a spatula. Spoon mixture onto parchment, forming a round with slightly raised edges like a nest. Bake for 1 hour.
- Turn the oven off and let it cool inside with the door slightly ajar to prevent cracking.
- In a bowl, combine strawberries with sugar or honey and lemon juice. Let sit for at least 20-30 minutes to release juices.
- Beat the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Keep chilled. Once meringue is completely cool, spoon whipped cream over the centre.
- Top with strawberries and a drizzle of the juice.
- Optional - sprinkle with thinly sliced fresh basil and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Notes
Most ingredients can be found in our shop.
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