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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 11 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a variation I made of Pavlova #370311, as New Zealand claims Pavlova as its national dish. It allows a glorious presentation. This is best served for a party of 6 as it requires serving immediately after spreading the whipped cream. Ingredients:
3 egg whites |
6 ounces superfine sugar or 6 ounces confectioners' sugar or 6 ounces icing sugar |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon vinegar |
1 teaspoon cornstarch or 1 teaspoon cornflour |
10 ounces heavy whipping cream or 10 ounces double cream |
2 tablespoons superfine sugar or 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar or 2 tablespoons icing sugar |
3 fresh strawberries, halved |
12 fresh raspberries |
1 fresh kiwi fruit, sliced |
6 cherries (optional) |
1 1/2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, finely chopped |
1 1/2 tablespoons hazelnuts, finely chopped (optional) |
1 1/2 tablespoons coconut flakes (optional) |
mint leaf, for garnish |
Directions:
1. MERINGUE:.
2. Preheat oven to 300F(150C).
3. Draw a 7-inch circle on waxed paper or baking parchment and place on a baking sheet. Beat the egg whites in a mixer bowl until soft peaks form.
4. Add the sugar gradually, beating constantly until very stiff peaks form.
5. Beat in the vanilla, vinegar and cornstarch. Spread or pipe mixture inside circle, forming a depression in the center.
6. Bake at 300F/150C for 1 hour or until firm. Turn off the oven, leaving the meringue to cool in the oven.
7. Invert the meringue and remove the waxed paper. Place right side up on a serving plate.
8. PREPARE TOPPING JUST BEFORE SERVING:.
9. Whip cream with sugar. Spoon it into the depression in the meringue and arrange the berries on the top to serve. Sprinkle nuts and coconut flakes over top, and garnish with mint, if using.
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