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Preheat oven to 180-degrees.
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Whip the egg whites in an electric mixer using the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed for about 3 minutes or until soft white peaks begin to form. Add the sugar and beat for another minute.
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Remove from stand mixer.
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Add the cornstarch, vanilla and white wine vinegar.
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Fold these last ingredients into the mix.
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Use a small bowl to trace circles onto parchment paper.
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Turn paper over so pencil marks are on the bottom.
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Spoon the egg white mixture onto the parchment paper using the circles as guides to form the mixture into circular shapes.
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Place circles on a baking tray and bake for 90 minutes.
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To make the whipped cream filling: Chill stand mixing bowl for at least one hour. Whisk whipping cream in mixer. Slowly add sugar and vanilla. Add smallest measurement of sugar and taste, add more sugar for a sweeter cream.
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Whip cream until fluffy.
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Spread whipped cream filling on Pavlova wafer, top with second wafer, spread more whipped cream, top with final wafer and add whipped cream.
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Top with cherries (or favorite assorted fresh fruit).
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Best served chilled and on the day you make it.