pavlova & greaseproof paper

[losgigs]

Is it ok to use greaseproof paper rather than baking parchment for cooking meringue for pavlova? The recipe I have says baking parchment is better but I don't have any - only greaseproof! Don't want to end up with the meringue stuck to the paper after all the effort. Thanks for any advice.

[vodkancoke]

You can use greaseproof. It shouldn't stick. Just make sure the meringue is completely dry before removing it from the paper

[mazie]

as vodka says, let it dry out.Turn the oven off and leave the meringue in the cool oven for about 20/30 minutes. it will come off greaseproof very easily.

[losgigs]

Thanks, vodkancoke & mazie. Will have a go tomorrow, Have loads of eggs & strawberries from the garden, and bought some cream today so fingers crossed it turns out ok. If not, it will end up being Eton Mess!

[vodkancoke]

Send us a bit will ya? lol x

[mazie]

and me :o) It'll be fine.

[losgigs]

Sure will. We have visitors for the next 3 weekends so you know what they will be getting for pud!!

[welshlibranr]

just slightly oil it, and should be ok!......

[Brinjal]

Yes you still need to oil it.

[vodkancoke]

I've never had to oil greaseproof paper for meringues. I've never thought to. Let us know how it turns out if you do use oil xx

[tonyav]

Would WD40 be ok.

[losgigs]

Great result: I didn't use any oil and the paper peeled off easily, after following suggestions about letting the meringue dry out fully. Tasted great and had several compliments. Sorry - none left to share out. Thanks to all for your help.