Black Forest Pavlova

Ingredients

• Meringue

  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar
  • 4 egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (210 g) sugar

• Cherry Mixture

  • 1/4 cup (55 g) sugar
  • 3 tbsp (25 g) cornstarch
  • 1 jar (19 oz/540 ml) morello cherries, the juice and cherries separated
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) kirsch

• Topping

  • 1 cup (250 ml) 35% whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp (25 g) icing sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (40 g) dark chocolate curls
  • A few fresh cherries (optional)