Pavlova - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. egg whites (5 eggs, at room temperature)
1 1/4 c. granulated sugar, processed in blender until very fine
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. white vinegar
1 (8 oz.) carton extra creamy whipped topping
fresh strawberries, kiwi or blueberries

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
In glass bowl, beat egg whites at high speed for 2 minutes.
Slowly add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Sprinkle cornstarch over egg whites; fold in.
Fold in vanilla and white vinegar.
Place egg white mixture in center of 12-inch baking plate.
Make a round shape, like a cake, indented in center.
Put plate in hot oven; reduce temperature to 250\u00b0.
Bake 1 hour 15 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave meringue inside 3 to 4 hours.
Should have crisp outer shell and center like marshmallow.
Add fresh fruit to creamy topping.
Spoon on top of cooled meringue.