You'll know when the pavlova is cooked when it looks crisp at the edges which will have started to crack slightly. The top will be dry but if you press on the underside it'll give a little as the centre should be still a little squishy/soft..
To determine if your pavlova is cooked properly, it should have a crisp outer shell that is dry to the touch and a soft, marshmallow-like interior. You can gently tap the outside; it should feel firm but not hard. Additionally, the surface should have a slight sheen and may be lightly cracked. If the pavlova’s color is a pale white or light cream, and it doesn’t wobble when shaken, it’s likely done.
Since the egg whites are cooked, it shouldn't be a problem.
BEFORE it is cooked, the egg white made for a pavlova is BOTH a solution (sugar is dissolved in it) and a colloid.
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Yes, if it is fresh. Usually the dangers associated with food in pregnancy are in relation to raw eggs and certain soft cheeses. Since the egg whites used in pavlova are cooked, it should be safe.
Pavlova
No, pavlova does not bounce.
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Pavlova, after Anna Pavlova
Pavlova, after Anna Pavlova.
No one killed Anna Pavlova!
Pavlova, after Anna Pavlova