My pav would not win at the Village Fete but is divine

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Despite the luscious ruby redness of the plump bosomed berries and the fat hip thickening creaminess of the, er, cream, , the farking meringue part is waaaaaaaaaay too sodding marshmallowy and even though I love it, I could never serve it to others beyond closest friends. Any suggestions?

I tried Mark 2 'pav' whereby I did not overbeat at 2nd stage but still it didn't work.

Was like Vesuvias in the oven.

Vesuvius even

The meringue is supposed to be chewy and marshmallowy.

have you tried leaving it to cool in the tin?

sounds delish, btw, send it round & I'll try it

I know, I know but I can't even make peaks in it it is so floppy

Was your bowl totally sparkling clean? And were the eggs room temperature? I'm a novice but these are my mums tips to pavlova success.

I lemon juiced bowl and whisk and eggs were room temp, yes. It should have worked!

Oh no, it definitely should of worked. What a bummer.