Pavlova(A Favorite Australian Dessert.)

• 4 egg whites
• 1 c. sugar
• 3 drops vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
• pinch of salt
• 1 can fruit salad, drained
• kiwi and fresh strawberries (optional)
• 1 c. heavy cream

1. Heat oven to 200u0b0.
2. Beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until frothy. Gradually beat in sugar, a little at a time. Continue beating until stiff and sugar is dissolved.
3. Beat in vanilla extract.
4. Cover a cookie sheet with brown paper or aluminum foil. Draw a 9-inch circle and spread meringue evenly within the lines.
5. Make a slight hollow in the center for the filling. Bake for 1 hour.
6. Turn off heat and let dry in oven at least 2 hours.
7. When ready to serve, whip the cream until thick. Fold in fruit and fill center of Pavlova. Can garnish with strawberries and kiwi.

egg whites, sugar, vanilla, cream of tartar, salt, fruit salad, fresh strawberries, heavy cream

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1065650 (may not work)