Australian Pavlova

Description
A divine Australian version of the pavlova, this classic dessert may be garnished with fresh fruit.

Ingredients

 * 4-6 egg whites
 * pinch of salt
 * 8 oz. castor sugar
 * 1 teaspoon white vinegar
 * ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 2 level teaspoons cornflour

Directions

 * 1) Preheat an oven to 400° F.
 * 2) Lightly grease an oven tray but line with baking paper or use non-stick cooking spray.
 * 3) Beat the whites of eggs with a fresh pinch of salt until stiff (until peaks form). Continue beating, gradually adding sugar, vinegar and vanilla, until having thick consistency.
 * 4) Lightly fold in cornflour. Pile mixture into the circular shape, making the hollow in the center for filling.
 * 5) For the electric oven, Turn oven to 250° F and bake undisturbed for 1 ½ hours. Or for the gas oven, bake at 400° F for 10 minutes, then turn oven to 250° F and bake a further hour.
 * 6) Turn the oven off; leave pavlova in an oven until cool.
 * 7) Top with whipped cream and decorate with fruit as desired.
 * 8) Serve cold and plain or with other desserts.