Peach pavlova

Prep

15 MIN

Total

1 HR

Servings

8 Servings

Pavlova is an exciting part of Kiwi Christmas entertaining. There are numerous recipes for making the perfect Pav. This one is not only simple but ...

Ingredients

  • 2

    Egg whites

  • 1 1/4

    cups

    Sugar

  • 1

    tsp

    Vanilla extract

  • 1

    tsp

    White vinegar

  • 1

    tsp

    Cornflour (gluten free, optional)

  • 1/4

    cup

    Boiling water

  • 1

    cup

    Cream, whipped

  • 410

    g

    Can Wattie's peaches sliced in clear fruit juice, drained

  • -

    Handful of strawberries, halved

  • -

    Handful of fresh blueberries

  • -

    Passionfruit pulp


Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (conventional bake). Line an oven tray with baking paper and draw a 20cm circle on the baking paper to use as a guide.

  2. Step 2

    Put the egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, white vinegar and cornflour in a large bowl and beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Increase the speed to maximum and add the boiling water slowly while beating for about 10 minutes or until the mixture is stiff and glossy.

  3. Step 3

    Spoon the pavlova mixture inside the circle and gently smooth the top.

  4. Step 4

    Place in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 120°C. Cook for 60 minutes. After 60 minutes turn the oven off and leave the pavlova in the oven with the door ajar until the pavlova has cooled.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer to a serving dish and decorate with whipped cream, Wattie's Peach Slices, strawberries, blueberries and passionfruit pulp.