Go Green for St. Patrick's Day with Kiwi Pavlovas

Happy March! St. Patrick's Day is this month, and while you know I'm an Italian girl, the truth is, I'm a party girl at heart. I love any excuse to celebrate! Plus, it's fun to dream-up green foods for St. Patrick's Day.I'm not one for green beer, but give me some green fruits or veggies any day. These kiwi pavlovas are a cute and simple way to celebrate. Pavlovas can seem intimidating, but I promise this recipe is foolproof. Let me know if you give it a try!

Kiwi Pavlovas serves 8-10

For the Meringues:makes 36 meringues

You will need: - ¼ cup cornstarch- 1 tablespoon white vinegar- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract- 2 ½ cups sugar- 8 egg whites room temperature

To prepare:Preheat the oven to  225 degrees FIn the bowl of a standing mixer (with a whisk attachment), place sugar and egg whites on low speed until combined, raise speed to high, beat until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl mix cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla. Add the cornstarch mixture to the mixer and beat until glossy.With a pastry bag fitted with a round tip, pipe meringue on to a parchment lined cookie sheet. Pipe 3 inch round swirls. Bake for 45 minutes on 225 degrees F. Let cool.For the Kiwi Sauce:You will need:- 4 kiwis, peeled and cubed- 1/2 cup of sugar- 1/2 cup of waterTo prepare:Place all of the ingredients in a small sauce pan and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. With a handheld blender combine sauce until smooth. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve in to a small bowl and press with a spoon. Place sauce into the the fridge for an hour until chilled.For the Pavlova Garnish:You will need:- 4 kiwis cut into 1/2 inch cubes- 16 small mint leaves for garnish- 4 cups of whip creamTo assemble Kiwi Pavlovas:Place 1/4 cup of whip cream on a plate, add 2 Meringues, top with 4 tablespoons of kiwi, drizzle with sauce, garnish with mint leaves. Serve immediately.Enjoy!xx Annette