Pavlova

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a 6-inch circle as a guide.

Step 2

In a clean bowl, beat 3 egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating until stiff and glossy, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Fold in 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tsp lemon juice. Spoon the meringue onto the circle, shaping into a nest with a slight well in the center.

Step 4

Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the meringue cool completely inside, about 1 hour. The outside should be crisp and dry.

Step 5

Whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fill the cooled meringue with cream and top with 1/2 cup cherries before serving.