Pavlova

Pavlova nice recipe and elegant

Ingredients of Pavlova

3 egg whites

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup sugar

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon almond extract

Assorted fresh fruit

Method of Pavlova

Place egg whites in a small mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form.

Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.

Spread into a 9-in. circle on prepared pan, forming a shallow well in the center.

Bake at 225 degrees F for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until meringue is dry and firm to the touch and lightly browned. Turn oven off; leave meringue in oven for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

Just before serving, beat cream and almond extract in a small mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Spoon into meringue shell. Top with fruit.