Pavlova Nests

Steps

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 120 degrees celsius / 250 degrees fahrenheit (fan-forced).

2. Step 2

   Line a few baking trays with baking paper.

3. Step 3

   Beat egg whites and salt on medium-high speed until the mixture forms soft peaks.

   4 egg whites ((60g eggs))1 pinch salt

4. Step 4

   Add sugar gradually while mixing on low speed. Then return to med-high speed and beat for another three minutes. The mixture should look thick and glossy - if it doesn't continue beating for another minute.

   1 cup caster sugar

5. Step 5

   Return mixture to low speed and add vanilla essence and vinegar. Mix until combined.

   1 teaspoon vanilla essence1 teaspoon white vinegar

6. Step 6

   Use a piping bag to create 8 small nest shapes of about 7-8 cm in diameter.