Pavlova: A Russian Dessert

           Hello readers! I know I veered off course with my "traveling around the world" posts. Today, however, I am back with a very famous dish of Russia: Pavlova. This dish is named after the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. This is a scrumptious delight, fit for evening parties and  family desserts. It's filled with the delicious flavor of meringue. Let's get started!

           You will need:

• Egg whites
• Granulated Sugar
• Cornstarch
• White wine vinegar
• Vanilla essence
• Cream of tartar 
• Salt
• Heavy whipping cream
• Confectioners sugar 
• Fruit Preserves
• Extra fruit for topping

Pavlova

1. Preheat your oven to 300 Degrees Fahrenheit. 
2. Take a piece of parchment paper and trace an eight inch plate on it. 
3. Flip the paper over so you can still see the circle.
4. Take your egg whites and beat them with an electric mixer(optional) until you see that bubbles are starting to form.
5. Add in a pinch of salt and some cream of tartar.
6. Slowly, add in the sugar. Stir until the mix is very thick and light.
7. Take your beater and make four dots of meringue with it. Stick your parchment paper on (non- pencil side up).
8. Add in the cornstarch, the vanilla essence, and a drop off white wine vinegar. 
9. Stir very thoroughly and quickly.
10. Pour your mixture onto the back of the eight inch circle that you drew earlier. 
11. Flatten the mixture out so it is within the eight inch circle (very important) and it is not as thick.
12. Smooth out from the edges.
13. Put the pavlova into the oven for fifty (50) minutes. Once done, turn off the heat and open the oven door a little bit and let the pavlova cool completely (this can take 2-3 hours).

                                         

Whipped Cream

1. Once your pavlova has cooled, begin on the whipped cream.
2. Pour heavy whipping cream and the sugar into an electric beater and beat it.
3. Heat up your fruit preserves until they are runny.
4.  Transfer your pavlova onto a cake stand or plate.

Topping

1. Take your whipped cream and spread it over the pavlova.
2. Spread your fruit evenly on top of the pavlova.
3. Spread your preserves on top of the fruit.
4. Serve!

     I hope everyone enjoyed this recipe. Remember, the comments section is always open for advice, suggestions, or questions. Bye and keep coming for more mouth watering recipes!

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