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A Drama Queen's Pavlova
Prep
30 mins
Cook
50 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Hard
This pavlova is my absolute showstopper dessert, and honestly, it's easier to make than it looks. The meringue base comes together in about thirty minutes, then you just let the oven do the work while you relax. What I love most is how the egg whites transform into this crispy, cloud like masterpiece that's naturally fat free and packed with protein. Top it with whipped cream and whatever fresh fruit you have on hand, and suddenly you're serving something that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen. The best part? It actually costs way less than it appears, since you're probably already stocking most of these simple ingredients. Trust me, your guests will think you're some kind of dessert genius, even though this beauty practically makes itself.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 66 egg whites
- 11 pinch salt
- 11 ½ teaspoons vinegar
- 22 cups castor sugar or superfine sugar
- 11 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut (Optional)½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut (optional)
- 22 cups sweetened whipped cream
- 11 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 22 kiwifruit, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced
- 11 fresh peach - peeled, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup fresh blueberries½ cup fresh blueberries
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). You will be turning the temperature down to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) when you put this in to bake. Line a 9 or 10 inch round glass dish with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the egg whites and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer, or stand mixer using a whisk attachment until able to form soft peaks. Sprinkle in the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. Stir in the vanilla and vinegar, and fold in coconut if using. Spread evenly into the prepared glass dish, making sure to spread out to all of the edges.
- 3
Place the Pavlova into the oven, and immediately reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is crisp and a pale straw color. Leave in the oven, and turn off the heat. Let it stay in the oven until the oven has cooled completely.
- 4
Once the Pavlova is cooled, top generously with sweetened whipped cream. Arrange the strawberries, kiwis, peaches and blueberries in beautiful concentric circles on top.
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