Ingredients for - Chef John's Pavlova with Strawberries
How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Pavlova with Strawberries
1. Stage
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
2. Stage
Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
3. Stage
Whisk sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside.
4. Stage
Beat egg whites in a bowl until they are foamy and have a thick, ribbony texture, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Stage
Pour 1/4 of sugar mixture into the egg whites; whisk until completely incorporated, about 30 seconds. Repeat for rest of sugar mixture, whisking after each addition, until all of sugar mixture is incorporated and egg whites are glossy and thick.
6. Stage
Pour vanilla and vinegar into egg white mixture; whisk until you can lift your beater or whisk straight up and egg whites form a sharp peak that holds its shape, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Stage
Spoon egg white mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; spread out into a 2x6-inch disk.
8. Stage
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
9. Stage
Turn off the oven, crack open the oven door and let the Pavlova cool for one hour.
10. Stage
Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until soft peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes.
11. Stage
Transfer Pavlova to a serving plate. Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
