The seemingly simple Pavlova is a difficult dish to get right, this technique will have an amazing result every single time. It's the kitchen hack of the hot water and everything in the bowl at once makes this foolproof saving time and effort.
Pavlova
Ingredients
4 egg whites
1 1/4 cups caster sugar
1 tablespoon corn flour
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon hot water
Method
Preheat oven to 140 degrees or 120°C fan-forced
Put all ingredients into a stand mixer, adding hot water last
Whisk for ten minutes on high speed (Mixture should look shiny and hold stiff peaks)
Line a large flat baking tray with baking paper and spoon meringue into centre of tray. Shape like nest using the back of your spoon (20cm round)
Bake 1.5 hours on the middle shelf and allow to cool in oven. It should be crunchy on the outside and like marshmallow on the inside
Topping
Ingredients
300ml Devondale All Rounder Thickened Cream, whipped
Blueberries, mango slices and passion fruit to decorate
Method
Top the pavlova with lightly whipped Devondale 'All Rounder' Thickened Cream
Add fresh fruits of the season
Tips & Hints
You can use tinned mango and passionfruit pulp if fruits are not in season
Double ingredients for a larger Pav