Most pavlova recipes will have a similar meringue base.
Place it marked side down on a baking sheet.
This serves as a guide for shaping your pavlova.
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(Ahand mixeris also perfectly fine to use here.
It just might take a few more minutes to complete this step.)
Add in lemon juice and any additional extracts or flavorings the recipe calls for before gently folding in cornstarch.
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Bake 112 hours (don’t kick off the door).
Turn off oven; let dry in oven with door closed for 1 more hour.
Remove; cool completely on sheet on a wire rack.
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This technique is called macerating, allowing the fruit to soften and the natural juices to come out.
Serve and enjoy immediately.
Store unfilled pavlovas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
What Is Pavlova?
It’s unclear who first created the famous dessert pavlova.
Utilize summer-ripe berries or garden-fresh mint for a seasonal pavlova recipe.
Servepavlova with pomegranatefor a wintry take.
