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Here is a simple delicious pavlova recipe.
The iconic kiwi pavlova is a meringue-based dessert. It was named after the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova.
Often referred to as "pav" it has a crunchy crust and a soft centre. It
is often decorated with fruit such as strawberries or kiwi fruit.
It is believed that the pavlova recipe was created to honour Pavlova
after her visit to New Zealand and Australia in the 1920s. The two
countries each lay claim to its creation, but it is believed that it was
actually created in New Zealand (sorry to all the Aussies out there).
Popular in both countries, pavlova is usually served on special occasions such as Christmas.
Pav
is made by beating egg whites into a stiff mix. Caster sugar,
cornstarch/cornflour, white vinegar, and sometimes vanilla are then
mixed in and it is slowly baked to achieve a crunchy shell, but leaving
the centre moist, soft, and marshmallowy (unlike a meringue which is
crunchy all the way through). This difference is because of the
cornstarch.
The pav is often decorated with whipped cream and
various types of fruit (strawberries, kiwi fruit, banana, raspberry and
passionfruit are all used in different combinations), and sometimes
shaved chocolate is also added.
Pav Recipe
Time to Prepare: About 45 minutes
Time to Cook: About 1 hour
Required Ingredients:
3 Egg Whites
1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
1 cup of castor sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon cornflour/cornstarch
Topping:
Whipped cream
Your choice of fruit
Directions:
First
of all you need to beat the three egg whites together until they are
stiff. Then add the castor sugar one spoon at a time, beating between
each spoon. You then beat the mixture for at least 10 minutes. Then add
the white vinegar, vanilla essence and cornflour, and beat until well
blended.
Coat a baking tin with a little butter, then line with
baking paper. Add the mixture so that it sits in a "blob" about 8 inches
wide (about 20 centimetres).
Pre-heat your oven to 300°F (about
150°C). Put the mix into the oven and turn your oven down to 250°F
(about 125°C) and cook for 1 hour. This next bit is really important.
After cooking for 1 hour, turn your oven off and leave the pav in the
oven until it is cold. This may take several hours, and encourages a
good crust.
Before serving, decorate the pav in your choice of
fruits and whipped cream. And that's it. A simple, delicious pavlova
recipe. Enjoy.