Very Strawberry Pavlova

I was craving for pavlova the other day.. and i remembered reading an entry by this lady : LadyVerde on making a pavlova.. as i go through the ingredients..i'm very sure that I can make it myself.. so this is my journey on making pavlova for the first time..but one thing for sure..you really have to have tonnes of patience as baking the meringue takes a long time.. and you guys can add more fruits for your toppings..

Here's the recipe that i got from her blog..for me the recipe is on the sweeter side..maybe i'll put less sugar next time..

INGREDIENTS

-- Meringue
4 large (120 grams) egg whites

1 cup (200 grams) superfine sugar - castor sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch - cornflour
tracing/ baking paper

-- Topping
1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons (20 grams) granulated white sugar - or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
fresh fruits

PREPARATION

1.   preheat oven to 130 degC.

2.   beat the egg whites until fluffy.

3.   add castor sugar a tablespoon at a time while continue beating it in medium speed until mixture forms stiff & shiny peaks.

4.   add in vanilla mixture & mix.

5.   take out the mix & sprinkle vinegar and cornflour. mix well.

6.   line the tracing paper on the baking sheet & spread the meringue mix. make an indentation in the middle of the circle.

7.   bake in the oven under 130 degC for 75 minutes.
8.   its done when it turns into very pale pink colour and crispy outside, marshmallowy inside. let it cool.
9.   whip the cream until fluffy, add in vanilla extract & sugar.
10. spread the cream on top of the meringue & decorate with the fresh fruits.
11. wallah! you're done!

the finish pavlova

i add this syrup for more strawberry flavour