Step 1

Heat oven to 150C. Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks, gradually whisk in sugar a little at a time. Add the vinegar, vanilla and water and fold through. Spoon on to a sheet of non-stick baking paper. Place in the oven and cook for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, then leave the door slightly ajar with the aid of a teaspoon. Sneak off to bed.

Step 2

In the morning carefully peel paper off pavlova and store in a large airtight container.

Step 3

To serve, whip cream until stiff peaks form and spoon on top of pavlova. Scatter over strawberries. Warm pudding crumbs and brandy together in microwave until hot, allow to cool a little before spooning on top of pavlova. Dust generously with icing sugar.