Pavlova Roll

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 160°C ( 325°F ) Grease a slab tin.
2. 2
   Place all of the ingredients in a mixer bowl and beat untill stiff peaks form.
3. 3
   Spread the mixture into the prepared tin. Sprinkle with the slivered almonds and coconut, if desired- this is optional and not a necessity.
4. 4
   Bake at 160°C for 20 minutes and then reduce oven temperature to 140°C and bake for a further 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from oven and turn the pavlova out onto a clean tea-towel. Roll up from the widest side. Cool.
6. 6
   When cool, unwrap the pavlova and fill as desired. It's best not to overfill as it will be harder to roll and slice.
7. 7
   Re-roll and serve cut into slices.
8. 8
   The roll is best eaten with 24 hours.