Pavlova

Ava made this with Lara in the log cabin house. Yum!

6 egg whites
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1 c. white sugar
1 tbsp corn starch
2 tsp distilled white vinegar
1 1/4 cups heavy cream, chilled
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp confectioners sugar
4 passion fruits

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Grease interior of 8" springform pan and dust lightly with cornstarch.
2. Beat egg whites, preferably in a glass or ceramic bowl, until stiff and glossy.  Make sure egg whites have absolutely no contact with grease (fresh or residual) or even a speck of yolk. Combine cream of tartar, white sugar, and cornstarch. Gradually beat in to the egg whites. Sprinkle vinegar over the egg white mixture and gently fold it in.
3. Pile meringue into the prepared pan. Spread to the sides, leaving a slight depression in the center. Place in the preheated oven. Close the oven door and immediately turn down the oven to 250F. Bake for 75-90 minutes. Open oven door, but leave meringue in the oven for 15 more minutes. Remove meringue to a draft free spot. Very carefully remove rim of springform pan and allow meringue to cool completely. There may be a slight sinking in the center. Carefully remove meringue from pan base and place on a serving platter.
4. Whip cream, vanilla, and confectioners sugar until thick and firm. Gently spread over the meringue.
5. Remove pulp from passion fruit and spoon over the cream. If using Kiwi, peel and slice the fruit. Arrange slightly overlapping slices in a pleasing design. Chill until serving time.