The Kiwi Pavlova

I thought this was so great and so kiwi (I love kitsch things!) You can buy them online from this store that sells all kinds of ridiculously touristy things that you don't need. I am ashamed to say, that i have never ever made a Pavlova, in fact i'm not sure i've even tried it before. I've always been a bit scared to make one (I have to say i think a lot of people cheat and buy them at the supermarket... and then maybe sneak some fruit on the top to make it look authentic). I think it's time i gave it a go.. X

Oh and here's the recipe (it's far too small to read off this tiny tea towel!)

4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 cup castor sugar
2 teaspoons cornflour

Preheat the oven to 150°C.
Beat egg whites and salt in a bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add the castor sugar while beating. Continue until stiff peaks form. Beat in the remaining ingredients, vanilla essence, vinegar and cornflour. Turn mixture out onto a baking paper covered tray. Shape into a circle approximately 23 cm (9 in) in diameter.

Reduce oven temperature to 140°C. Bake for 15 minutes, then further reduce the oven temperature to 120°C and bake for 1 ¼ hours. Cool completely in the oven. Top with whipped cream and kiwifruit and strawberries.