Pavlova - a soft marshmallow textured one

Ingredients

4 egg whites
225g caster sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp cornflour

Method

Draw a 20 cm/8" circle on a sheet of non stick paper (or a rectangle/square of the rough size you need).  Whisk the egg whites until very stiff and standing in peaks. Beat in the sugar a dessertspoonful at a time. Beat in the vanilla essence, vinegar and cornflour.  Spoon the mixture into the shape required on the baking sheet, making a slight hollow in the centre.
Bake in the oven at 120C (250F or Gas Mark 1/2) for about an hour.  Ideally leave it in the turned off oven to cool if time allows. It is normal for the meringue to crack while cooling.
Place on a serving plate.
Decorate with whipped cream and fruit or plain yogurt and fruit or topping of your choice.