Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
With an electric mixer beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the sugar. Beat until firm.
Add the cornflour, vinegar and vanilla. When combined, turn out onto a flat tray that has been greased and dusted with cornflour. Try a circular shape with slightly more mixture at the edges so that it forms a slight well for the whipped cream and fruit.
Cook in a pre-heated, cool (250 degrees F.) oven for one hour. When cooked, turn the oven off, leave the oven door slightly ajar, and allow to cool slowly in the oven. This slow cooling works to prevent the loss of too much height. Serve cold, with whipped cream and fruit, topped with the passion fruit pulp.
* Make sure that you start off with a clean bowl and beat the egg whites well. A bowl with smooth sides (glass, metal) will help the eggs to whip up. A plastic bowl with scratches prevents the eggs from attaining a very light texture. Also ensure that the sugar is fully dissolved before going on to the next step. The final texture should be meringue on the inside with a thin crust on the outside.
*For a low carbohydrate version, you can subsititute 1 cup granulated Splenda for the sugar, and use low carb fruits such as strawberries and raspberries.
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