Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Fresh fruit such as strawberries, kiwi, or blueberries, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in vanilla, cream of tartar, and cornstarch into the egg white mixture.
- Spread the meringue into an 8-inch circle on the prepared baking sheet, creating a slight well in the center.
- Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool completely inside.
- Once cooled, top with whipped cream and fresh fruit before serving.
