Whether you think it is a Kiwi Classic or an Aussie icon, there is one thing we can all agree on - it is not Christmas Day without a Pavlova! We know everyone has their own special toppings to add to this Christmas classic and starting with this yummy Donna Hay recipe, it is sure to be a success. If you need us, we will be at Francis' enjoying a piece of Pav (or two).

Recipe by: Donna Hay

Ingredients

• 150ml egg whites (approximately 4 x 60g eggs)
• 1 cup (220g) caster (superfine) sugar
• 3 teaspoons cornflour (cornstarch)
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• Whipped cream and fresh fruit, to serve

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees celcius (300 degrees fahrenheit)
2. Place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until soft peaks form.
3. Gradually add the sugar, beating well until the mixture is glossy.
4. Sift the cornflour over, add the vinegar and fold through.
5. Pile into an 18cm-round on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper.
6. Place in the oven, reduce the heat to 120 degrees (250 degrees fahrenheit) and cook for 1 hour.
7. Turn the oven off and allow the meringue to cool in the oven.
8. To serve, top with whipped cream and fresh fruit (Francis recommends fresh mango - yum!)