Pavlova w/Kiwi & Strawberry Topping

A non-diet version Pavlova :) you can definitely use different fruits (the picture is from another website funandfoodcafe.com).. i think kiwi's are totally under utilized so i liked the recipe here better. but whatever you have about :)

FROM TASTE OF HOME (tasteofhome.com)

(makes 12-16 servings)

MERINGUE:
4 egg whites, room temperature
1cup sugar
1tsp cornstarch
1tsp white vinegar
1tsp vanilla extract
CREAM LAYER:
1cup heavy whipping cream
2tbsp sugar
1tsp vanilla extract
1 pint fresh strawberries
2 medium kiwifruit
GLAZE:
1/4cup sugar
1/4cup water
1-1/2tsp cornstarch
Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 275°F

2)Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30min.

3) Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.

4) Gradually add sugar & cornstarch, beating until stiff & glossy.

5) Beat in vinegar & vanilla. (Test meringue by rubbing between thumb and finger--it should not be grainy.)

6) Spread meringue on a foil or parchment paper-lined 12-in. pizza pan (or form in any shape desired).

7) Bake for 50-60min; turn off heat & allow to stand in oven for at least 1hr.

CREAM LAYER:

8) Whip cream, sugar & vanilla until stiff. Spread over top of cooled meringue.

9) Arrange fruit in attractive patter over top of cream layer. Set aside.

GLAZE:

10)Combine glaze ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to a boil to thicken. Cool. Brush glaze over fruit to seal with small, soft brush. Chill until serving time.

Nutrition Facts
One serving: (1 piece)
Calories: 136
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Sodium: 20 mg
Carbohydrate: 21 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1 g

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Pavlova

Pavlova with Fresh Berries

FROM OLD SOUTH BEACH DIET EMAILS
(serves8)
5 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/2tsp cream of tartar
1 1/4cup sugar
1tsp vanilla extract
3/4cup fat-free whipped topping
1cup fresh berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, and/or raspberries
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer on medium-high, until whites are firm, but not dry.
3. Continue beating, adding sugar, 1/4 cup at a time; beat about 10 seconds after each addition. 4. Add vanilla and continue beating, 1 to 2 minutes, until mixture is glossy and stiff.
5. Scoop meringue onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a large rubber spatula, spread meringue into a 6-inch round, building the sides and creating a slight depression in the center; place in oven and reduce heat to 250°F.
6. Bake, without opening oven door, 45 minutes, until firm to the touch and lightly golden.
5. Turn off oven; open door and let cool in the oven, 30 minutes.
6.Remove from oven; cool completely on wire rack.
7.Use a large metal spatula to transfer meringue to serving platter. Fill center of meringue with whipped topping and berries.

*again, they used sugar substitute
45 calories
2 g protein
8 g carbohydrate
0 g fiber
0 g total fat (0 g saturated fat)
0 mg cholesterol
39 mg sodium