Pavlova Pyatt

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 F. and line a large baking sheet with foil.
2. 2
   In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together whites, sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla on low speed until just combined.
3. 3
   Add boiling water all at once and beat on high speed 3 to 5 minutes, or until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks.
4. 4
   Spoon meringue mixture onto baking sheet and spread into a 9- to 10-inch circle.
5. 5
   Bake Pavlova in middle of oven 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Reduce temperature to 200 F. and bake Pavlova 40 minutes more.
7. 7
   Turn off oven and let Pavlova stand in oven 1 hour.
8. 8
   Transfer Pavlova to a rack and cool completely.
9. 9
   (Pavlova will be hard on outer surface and soft inside.)
10. 10
    In a bowl with cleaned beaters beat cream until it holds soft peaks and spread over Pavlova.
11. 11
    Mound fruit on top of whipped cream.