Mini Pavlovas With Vanilla Strawberries - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 None large egg whites
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch, sifted
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb strawberries, halved
2/3 cup heavy cream

Preparation

Preheat oven to 250\u00b0F. Grease and line 2 baking trays with parchment paper. Draw 8 - 3 inch circles on parchment paper.
To make the meringue, beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until sugar dissolves between additions. Beat in cornstarch. Spoon meringue mixture into circles then make hollows in meringue using the back of a dessertspoon. Bake for about 1 hour 15 mins. Let cool in oven with the door ajar.
Meanwhile, to make the vanilla strawberries, bring remaining sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Boil, uncovered, without stirring, for 2 mins. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Place strawberries in a medium bowl and stir in syrup.
Serve pavlovas topped with heavy cream and strawberries.