Nectarine, salted honey & sesame pavlova
Prep
15 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of those desserts that looks far more impressive than it actually is, which I absolutely love. Sweet, juicy nectarines meet a crispy meringue base, all topped with a salted honey cream that feels totally luxurious. The best part? You'll have it ready in under 25 minutes, and there's barely any cooking involved. Sesame seeds add a wonderful nutty texture while also delivering calcium and antioxidants, making this feel a bit more virtuous than your average pavlova. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal fuss, this is perfect for those moments when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 3yellow flesh nectarines(each cut into 8 wedges)
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 300 mlsdouble cream
- 3½ tbsphoney(plus extra for drizzling)
- ¼ tspsea salt flakes
- 1meringue base
- 30 gramssesame seeds(pack sesame snaps, roughly crushed)
- 1 tbsplemon thyme(leaves)
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Instructions
- 1
Heat a griddle or frying pan over a high heat. Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss the nectarine wedges in the oil. Griddle the wedges, pressing down on them lightly, for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- 2
When ready to serve, put the cream in a large bowl and use a balloon whisk to whisk for 2-3 minutes, until just thickened. Add the honey and salt and continue to whisk until soft peaks form (take care not to over-whisk – the honey can cause the cream to split if overworked).
- 3
Put the meringue on a plate and spoon the cream into the middle. Top with the nectarine wedges, sesame snaps and lemon thyme, then drizzle over a little extra honey.
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