Dessert: United Kingdom – Pavlova

Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 25 min

Cook 1 hr 15 min

Additional 15 min

Total 1 hr 50 min

Ingredients

4 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 cup (200 g) superfine sugar
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 1 / 4 cups (300 ml) heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 bananas, sliced
4–6 passion fruits, pulp only

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 120°C (250°F). Beat egg whites to soft peaks, then gradually add sugar until glossy and stiff; fold in vinegar and cornstarch.
2. Pile meringue into a round on a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping a slight well in the center. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, then turn off oven and let meringue cool inside with door ajar (prevents cracks).
3. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
4. When ready to serve, transfer pavlova to a plate, fill the center with whipped cream, arrange banana slices over the cream, and spoon fresh passion fruit pulp over the top.
5. Serve immediately for best texture.