2000 Miles Pavlova

(by Alexandra Devitt)

6 egg whites

5 oz. superfine sugar

2 T. balsamic vinegar

2 t. corn flour or cornstarch

1/2 c. cocoa powder

5 oz. dark chocolate (smashed to pieces)

1 T. dark chocolate, grated

1 c. heavy cream

1 pt. strawberries

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Whisk egg whites until they form soft peaks, adding the sugar as you whisk.

Add balsamic vinegar and cornmeal (the mixture will have a marshmallow texture).

Mix in cocoa and dark chocolate.

Place mixture into a round cake tin and bake for 45 minutes.

Whip cream and spread over the meringue.

Top with strawberries and remaining dark chocolate.

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