Pavlova with Figs

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°C. Draw a 24cm (diameter) circle on a sheet of baking paper. Place, pencil-side down, on a baking tray. Dust lightly with 1 teaspoon cornflour.

Step 2

Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating constantly until thick and glossy. Add remaining 3 teaspoons cornflour with the last tablespoon of sugar. Fold through vanilla and vinegar.

Step 3

Spoon meringue onto baking paper. Shape into a circle, using the pencil mark as a guide. Reduce oven to 100°C . Bake for 1 hr 15 mins to 1 hr 30 mins or until dry and crisp. Turn off oven and open oven door. Cool completely in oven (pavlova may sink during cooling).

Step 4

Slide pavlova onto a serving plate. Spread with cream and top with figs, pomegranate and strawberries.