Vanilla Pavlova with Summer Fruit

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 3/4 cup vanilla sugar or 3/4 cup castor sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp corn flour

Method

1. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.  Mix the cornflour in with the sugar and add a spoonful at a time to the egg whites.  Beat until thick and glossy.
2. Add vinegar and mix well.
3. Line a cookie sheet pan with baking paper.  Spread mixture to make a 23 cm circle ( it's a good idea to trace a circle with the base of a cake tin on the back on the baking paper as  a guide)
4. Bake in a slow oven 150 deg C for30 minutes.
5. Reduce to very slow 120 deg C for 45 minutes.
6. Turn the oven off and allow the Pavlova to cool in the oven with the door slightly open.
7. Remove from the baking paper to decorate and serve.

Serves 8 

Enjoy!


Amanda

Chantilly Cream

Chantilly Cream is a delicious accompaniment to just about any dessert or sweet snack.  The name sounds fancy, but it is simply whipped cream flavoured with vanilla and sugar.

A dollop on top of warm applie pie, spread on scones with jam, inside fresh profriteroles or with seasonal berries.  The possibilities are endless!

Ingredients

• 300ml thickened or heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp powdered sugar (sifted)
• 1-2 tsp vanilla extract

 

Whip cream to soft peaks, add sugar and vanilla and mix well.

Enjoy!

Amanda