Pavlova My Favorite Dessert

Okay so who doesn't love Pavlova!?

For those of you who don't know what it is. It is an Aussie dessert which everyone loves. It is meringue and is crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, generally you top it with cream (generally whipped but not sweetened) and fruit.

Like this one I made for Christmas 2 years ago: This was also made to be gluten free for my coeliac grandmother 

So this one has kiwi fruit, strawberries and mango on top. (also if you want the gluten free recipe ask me i can send it to you :) ) 

There are so many different types of pavlova out there: different fruits, chocolate, m&m's, basically whatever you want on it 

You can layer them, make them bigger, smaller what ever you want really!

Have a look at this website there are heaps of ideas for what to do with a pavlova

 http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/collections/pavlova+recipes

Personally I like the classic pavlova with fruit and cream as for me to balances out the amount of sugar. But tell me what you like and any others I should try! I will try your suggestions and get back to you :)

So here is a basic pavlova recipe 

Ingredients:

4 egg whites

1 cup caster sugar 

1 teaspoon lemon or vinegar 

2 teaspoons cornflour

Method

1. Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F).2. Place the eggwhite in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk until stiff peaks form. 3.Gradually add the sugar, whisking well, until the mixture is stiff and glossy.4. Add the cornflour and vinegar and whisk until just combined. 5.Shape the mixture into an 18cm round on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. 6. Reduce oven to 120°C (250°F) and bake for 1 hour 20 minutes. 7. Turn the oven off and allow the pavlova to cool completely in the oven. 8. Whisk the cream until soft peaks form. 9. Spread over the pavlova, and top with anything you want

IMPORTANT NOTE!

- try and make it the night before and leave the pavlova in the oven over night to cool as the oven cools this way it wont crack or fall or break (make sure you turn the oven off though)

SO what do you like!?
Also are there any suggestions for posts I should make? WHat are you interested in?