Pavlova - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1 tsp. white vinegar or 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. sliced or cut up fresh strawberries
1/3 c. thawed frozen whipped dessert topping

Preparation

Line a baking sheet with foil.
Draw six (3-inch) circles on the foil.
Set aside.
In a small mixer bowl combine egg whites, vinegar and salt.
Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl).
Gradually add the 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until very stiff peaks form (tips stand straight) and sugar is almost dissolved (about 4 minutes).
Use the back of a spoon to spread the meringue over the circles on the foil, building the sides up.
Bake in a 300\u00b0 oven for 35 minutes.
Turn off oven.
Let meringue shells dry in oven, with door closed, for at least 1 hour.
Remove from foil.
To serve, spoon fruit into meringue shells.
Top with whipped topping.
Makes 6 servings.