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Heat oven to 180
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Draw a 9 inch circle on parchment paper using a plate as a guide, flip the parchment over to avoid transferring pencil to the meringue
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Add egg whites and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment
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Beat the egg whites and salt on high for about a minute or until firm
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Slowly add the sugar and continue beating on high for another couple of minutes or until you see stiff shiny peaks
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Sift cornstarch into egg whites, add vanilla bean paste and vinegar and fold into egg whites
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Turn meringue out onto the parchment paper circle and smooth to edges of the circle and make even thickness as possible
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Bake 1 1/2 hours
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Turn off oven and allow to cool for another hour or so with the door closed
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Invert meringue onto a plate or cake stand