Pavlovas with Kir Royale Sorbet and Kiwis

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   Preheat oven to 250F.

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   and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.

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   In a bowl with an electric mixer beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar to soft peaks.

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   Add sugar gradually, beating, and beat meringue to stiff peaks.

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   Beat in vinegar, cornstarch, and vanilla.

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   Onto prepared baking sheet spread meringue with the back of a spoon into 3 1/2- to 4-inch rounds, making them slightly higher around the edges to form shells.

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   Bake meringues in lower third of oven 1 hour, or until crisp on outside but soft in middle.

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   Peel parchment carefully form meringues and cool meringues on a rack.

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   Meringues keep in an airtight container 1 day.

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    Serve meringues topped with sorbet, whipped cream, and kiwis.

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    In a small heavy saucepan combine sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

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    Remove pan from heat.

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    in a blender or food processor puree raspberries with Champagne, creme de cassis, and sugar syrup until smooth.

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    Force puree through a fine sieve set over a bowl, pressing hard on solids, and stir in lemon juice.

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    Chill mixture until cold and freeze in an ice-cream maker.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.