Pavlova Pyatt

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 F. and line a large baking sheet with foil.

2. 2

   In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together whites, sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla on low speed until just combined.

3. 3

   Add boiling water all at once and beat on high speed 3 to 5 minutes, or until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks.

4. 4

   Spoon meringue mixture onto baking sheet and spread into a 9- to 10-inch circle.

5. 5

   Bake Pavlova in middle of oven 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Reduce temperature to 200 F. and bake Pavlova 40 minutes more.

7. 7

   Turn off oven and let Pavlova stand in oven 1 hour.

8. 8

   Transfer Pavlova to a rack and cool completely.

9. 9

   (Pavlova will be hard on outer surface and soft inside.)

10. 10

    In a bowl with cleaned beaters beat cream until it holds soft peaks and spread over Pavlova.

11. 11

    Mound fruit on top of whipped cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.