Easy Pavlova Recipe

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
2. Add egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer and begin beating on medium speed until medium peaks form.
3. Add the sugar in very slowly 1 tablespoon at a time. Once all of the sugar has been added, increase the speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
4. In a small prep bowl, combine the remaining teaspoon of cornstarch with the lemon juice and vanilla and mix with a fork until liquid.
5. Once the egg whites are done, fold the lemon juice mixture into the egg whites with a rubber spatula.
6. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and use 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to rub in a 12" circle. S
7. Transfer the egg whites mixture to the prepared baking sheet and use the rubber spatula to spread it out in a circle, leaving an indentation in the center.
8. REDUCE THE OVEN TEMPERATURE TO 225°F and bake the pavlova for 1-1.5 HOUR, then turn off the oven and leave the pavlova in the oven until completely cool, about 3 hours.
9. Once cooled, gently remove the pavlova from the pan and place it on a serving dish, then top with whipped cream and fruit.