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Easy Pavlova

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This Easy Pavlova is a light and airy dessert with a crispy exterior and marshmallow-like center, topped with whipped cream and fresh kiwi for a refreshing and delightful treat.

Ingredients

4 large egg whites

1 ¼ cups white sugar

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 cup heavy cream

6 kiwi, peeled and sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a 9-inch circle on the paper as a guide for the pavlova shape.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites using an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add the sugar, about a tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the egg whites. Beat until the mixture becomes glossy and stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in the cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
  5. Spoon the meringue mixture onto the prepared parchment paper inside the circle, shaping it into a round disc with slightly raised edges.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the pavlova is crisp on the outside but still soft on the inside. The outside should be light golden brown.
  7. Turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool completely inside the oven with the door slightly ajar.
  8. Once cooled, gently lift the pavlova off the parchment paper and transfer it to a serving platter.
  9. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the pavlova.
  10. Decorate with the sliced kiwi on top, arranging them in a pattern of your choice.
  11. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to a few hours before serving.

Notes

Feel free to top with other fruits like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries for a variety of flavors.

For a citrus twist, add orange zest to the whipped cream.

Drizzle melted chocolate over the whipped cream and fruit for a decadent variation.

Add chopped toasted almonds or hazelnuts for a nutty flavor and extra crunch.

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