Strawberry-Kiwi Pavlova

Because it contains no flour, the traditional Australian pavlova is an excellent choice for a Passover dessert. It's a big, fancy meringue with a crisp surface and a soft, almost marshmallow-like interior. You can top it with any fruit you like; the classic ones are strawberries, kiwis, bananas, and passionfruit.Notes: Cornstarch and cream of tartar, ingredients typically used to help thicken and coagulate the egg whites, are omitted here because they're not kosher for Passover. The pavlova is just fine without them, we found. Vanilla extract, because it has alcohol, isn't kosher either; instead you can use vanilla flavoring made under the supervision of a rabbi (see below for more on kosher for Passover guidelines). You can make the pavlovas up to 1 day ahead; store the ungarnished pavlova airtight, at room temperature.Prep and Cook Time: About 1 hour, 30 minutes, plus 2 hours to cool.

• Servings: 8

Source: Sunset Magazine

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