Orange curd filled pavlovas are a delectable and elegant dessert that combines the crisp meringue shell of a pavlova with the sweet and tangy filling of orange curd. The combination of textures and flavors in this dish is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will provide you with all the information you need to create perfect orange curd filled pavlovas. With its vibrant appearance and delightful taste, this dessert is perfect for any occasion, from a special dinner party to a casual gathering with friends.
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ORANGE CREAM PAVLOVA
A pavlova may be a showstopper, but it's also simple to make. Preparing the satiny orange curd and crisp meringue in advance is the secret.Baking a meringue at a low temperature maintains its snowy white color. Leaving it in a turned-off oven overnight helps ensure a completely dry, perfect meringue.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Make meringue: Trace a 10-inch circle onto a piece of parchment paper. Turn over and use parchment to line a baking sheet. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and pinch of cream of tartar on high until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. With mixer running, add granulated sugar in a slow, steady stream and continue to beat on high until whites are very stiff and glossy and sugar is dissolved, 5 minutes.
- With an offset spatula, gently shape meringue into a round on parchment-lined sheet, using circle as a guide; smooth top (make center slightly concave). Bake meringue until outside is dry, 2 hours. Turn off oven and let meringue cool completely in oven, about 5 hours (or up to overnight).
- Make curd: In a medium saucepan, off heat, whisk together granulated sugar, egg yolks, and orange zest; whisk in orange and lemon juices and pinch of salt. Place pan over medium-high and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and small bubbles form around edge of pan, 5 minutes (do not let boil). Immediately remove pan from heat while whisking. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl, pressing on curd with a rubber spatula. Press plastic wrap against surface; refrigerate until cool, 30 minutes (or up to 2 weeks).
- Make topping: In a large bowl, using mixer, beat cream and confectioners' sugar on high until stiff peaks form, 3 minutes. Gently peel meringue from parchment and transfer to a platter. Spoon curd in center and top with whipped cream and white chocolate shavings. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 g, Fat 19 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g
ORANGE CURD-FILLED PAVLOVAS
Crisp meringues, tangy orange curd, and rich whipped cream come together in one sensational dessert. Martha made this recipe on episode 612 of Martha Bakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Use a 3-inch bowl to trace 6 circles on each of 2 sheets of parchment paper. Transfer each sheet of parchment paper to a baking sheet tracing-side down.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites and salt together until glossy peaks form. With mixer running, add sugar in 3 additions, beating until meringue is stiff and glossy. Sprinkle in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla. Gently fold to combine.
- Fill a pastry bag fitted with a large plain round tip, about 5/8 inch in diameter. Pipe a mound of meringue in the center of each of the circles. Use the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each mound. Transfer baking sheets to oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 250 degrees. Bake until firm and dry to the touch but not browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Turn off oven and let meringues cool for 20 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make curd: Combine yolks, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, salt, and butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan; whisk to combine. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula (be sure to scrape the sides of the pan), until the mixture is thick, 8 to 10 minutes. Let mixture come to a rapid simmer and cook, continually scraping sides of pan, for 2 minutes. If desired, strain through a fine sieve into a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the curd to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled and very firm, at least 2 hours or up to 1 1/2 weeks.
- Make topping: Whisk heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Top meringues with a dollop of curd and whipped cream and if desired, serve with orange segments.
CITRUS PAVLOVA
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories dessert
Time 6h40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the orange curd: In a medium saucepot, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until pale yellow and slightly thickened and the whisk leaves lines behind it. Next, whisk in the orange juice and zest. Set the pot over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, just until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and holds its shape when you drag your finger through it, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the butter until completely combined. Pour the curd into a bowl and let cool to room temperature. If any of the curd got slightly overcooked, put it through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any set egg yolk.
- Cover the curd with plastic wrap pressed directly to the surface and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. (The curd will hold well for up to 4 days.)
- For the meringue: Position a rack in the middle of the oven; preheat to 300 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Stir together the cornstarch and lemon juice in a small bowl until the cornstarch completely dissolves. Set aside.
- Place the egg whites and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on medium-high speed until the egg whites are frothy. With the machine running, slowly stream in the granulated sugar. Increase the speed to high and whip the egg whites until you see ribbons left in the meringue by the whip attachment. Pour in the cornstarch mixture and whip a few seconds more, until stiff peaks form and the meringue becomes very glossy.
- Mound the meringue in the middle of the baking mat and spread it into a 10-inch round using a small offset spatula -- the shape needn't be perfect, but make sure to spread the meringue in an even layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then drop the oven temperature down to 200 degrees F. Bake for an additional 45 to 50 minutes. The meringue is done when the top is set and not tacky to the touch, and when a small offset spatula can be slid underneath and come out clean or with very little meringue attached. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the meringue sit for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove the meringue from the oven; run a large offset spatula around the circumference to release it from the baking mat. Set a serving platter beside the baking sheet and gently slide the meringue onto the platter. Let sit at room temperature until ready to assemble.
- For the vanilla whipped cream: Combine the cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla paste in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.
- To assemble: Spoon the curd into the center of the meringue and spread it in an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border. Spread the whipped cream over the curd. Top decoratively with the clementine and grapefruit wheels. Garnish the entire pavlova with the lime zest and serve immediately.
PAVLOVA WITH WINTER FRUITS
It's tough making dessert for someone cutting back on gluten and dairy. Luckily, pavlovas are gluten free and really easy. The toppings are easy to customize - I made the lemon curd dairy free and served whipped cream on the side.
Provided by LauraF
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Pavlova Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Invert a small bowl onto the parchment paper and trace the rim with a pencil. Repeat twice more. Flip parchment paper over.
- Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks begin to form. Gradually add white sugar, with the mixer running. Whisk superfine sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Gradually beat into the meringue. Continue beating meringue until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in orange blossom water and vinegar.
- Spoon meringue into the traced circles. Make the borders higher than the center, to leave room for the filling.
- Bake meringues in the preheated oven until firm and dry to the touch, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make the lemon curd. Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water and bring to a bare simmer.
- Whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, egg yolks, and salt together in a glass bowl. Set the bowl over the simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until curd foams, then thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove the bowl from the simmering water. Gradually whisk in coconut oil until melted and incorporated.
- Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids left in the strainer. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Transfer to the refrigerator.
- Turn off oven and keep meringues inside until completely dry, about 1 hour.
- Combine heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and orange blossom water in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Spoon lemon curd into the center of the cooled meringues. Mound whipped cream over the curd. Arrange grapefruit, orange, and persimmon slices on top. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 961.7 calories, Carbohydrate 132.7 g, Cholesterol 381.8 mg, Fat 49.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 32.2 g, Sodium 226.6 mg, Sugar 110.6 g
ORANGE-BERRY PAVLOVA
A sweet, marshmallow-y base, topped with unsweetened orange-flavored cream and fresh berries, makes for an impressive and delicious dessert!
Provided by Kim
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Pavlova Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Draw a 9-inch circle on a large sheet of parchment paper. Place parchment on a large baking sheet with the circle facing down and centered in the pan.
- Beat together egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt on high speed with an electric mixer in a bowl until soft peaks form. Add in sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating continuously, until stiff, glossy peaks form. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts. Sift cornstarch over the egg mixture and gently fold in until just combined.
- Pour egg mixture into the center of the circle on the parchment paper on the prepared pan. Starting from the center and moving outwards, gently form the meringue into a round no larger than the drawn circle. Create an impression in the center of the meringue so the edges are slightly taller than the middle.
- Place into the preheated oven and bake until the pavlova feels firm and dry to the touch, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Turn the oven off without removing pavlova. Leave in the oven to cool for at least 1 hour.
- Pour heavy whipping cream into a large bowl. Beat at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Add orange zest and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
- Gently remove pavlova base from the parchment paper and place onto a serving tray. Top with whipped cream, oranges slices, and mixed berries. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 20.3 g
CHOCOLATE ORANGE PAVLOVA
I found this recipe on the online edition of the Jerusalem Post. It's perfect for Passover. I made it the other day, and had to hire bodyguards to keep the Dornettes away until it was time for dessert. This is my version, I always have to change a recipe just a bit. Even though the recipe for the orange curd calls for butter, I used margarine so my dessert would be dairy-free.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Dessert
Time 2h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Making the Pavlova:.
- Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, start beating the egg whites and salt until they are frothy and form very soft peaks.
- Add the vanilla and continue to whisk.
- Start to add the sugar slowly, a tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the eggs on high until they are glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trace a plate slightly smaller than you want the final cake to be (about 8 inches is good).
- Lay the side of the paper with the pen/pencil markings face down on the baking sheet. You do not want pencil on the bottom of your dessert!
- Spoon all of the meringue into the center of the circle and smooth out with the spoon to form a mound (about i inch smaller than the circle on the parchment paper).
- Use a spoon to form a well in the center of the meringue, pushing it from the center to the edges of the Pavlova.
- Place the meringue in a preheated 225 degree F oven for 2 hours.
- Turn the oven off and allow the Pavlova to cool in the oven (if you can, leave it in the oven overnight). (You may need to hire bodyguards at this point.).
- Making the chocolate whipped cream:.
- Whip the cream, icing sugar and cocoa until stiff peaks form.
- Making the orange curd:.
- Place all of the ingredients except the butter into the top of a double-boiler (or place about 2 inches water in a saucepan, bring to a gentle simmer and place a metal bowl over it).
- Whisk everything together and cook over a gentle simmer until the mixture thickens.
- Continue to whisk as it cooks - it can take eight to 20 minutes.
- The mixture will coat the back of a spoon when it's ready.
- Remove from heat and add the butter.
- Whisk until the butter has melted and been completely incorporated.
- Place a piece of wax paper or parchment paper on the top of the curd to keep a skin from forming (I hate skin).
- Refrigerate until cold.
- Two to four hours before serving, spoon the whipped cream into the well in the center of the cooled Pavlova.
- Use a spoon to form a well in the whipped cream.
- Spoon the orange curd into the well in the whipped cream.
- Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
PAVLOVA WITH FRUIT CUSTARD FILLING
An old family favourite. Makes a beautiful pavlova. The custard filling uses the left over egg yolks which is a bonus.
Provided by Ivana
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 1 Pavlova, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make pavlova.
- Mix egg whites until stiff, then incorporate other pavlova ingredients and mix until thick and glossy.
- Mixture must stand in peaks.
- Pile mixture onto a buttered large plate,eg dinner plate size.
- On top of this mixture make a dip-- this is where the custard filling will go later.
- Put in preheated oven 150 C for 30minutes.
- Reduce heat to 110 C and bake for further 45minutes.
- After this time, turn off oven and let pavlova cool in oven.
- To make the custard filling: Put fruit salad into a small pan on the stove top.
- Bring to boil,add cornflour dissolved in water to thicken mix.
- Lastly add the beaten egg yolks and butter.
- Cook on medium heat for a few minutes till mixture is thick.
- Taste the custard, if you prefer a sweeter taste, add some sugar (optional) to sweeten, but bear in mind that the pavlova is sweet.
- When the custard is cold, place in the"dip" on top of the pavlova.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Add passionfruit (optional) to decorate if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.9, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 117, Sodium 86, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 59.4, Protein 3.6
Tips:
- For the perfect meringue, make sure your egg whites are at room temperature and your mixing bowl is completely clean and grease-free.
- Beat the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing to high as the whites begin to foam. This will help to incorporate air and create stiff peaks.
- Add the sugar to the egg whites slowly, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat. This will help to prevent the meringue from becoming grainy.
- Once the meringue is stiff and glossy, remove it from the mixer and fold in the orange curd. Be careful not to overmix, as this can cause the meringue to deflate.
- Use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to pipe the meringue onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave enough space between the meringues so that they can spread out while baking.
- Bake the meringues in a preheated oven at 200°F (93°C) for 1-2 hours, or until they are dry and crisp on the outside and still marshmallowy on the inside.
- Once the meringues are cool, top them with whipped cream and fresh berries. Enjoy!
Conclusion:
Orange curd-filled pavlovas are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a crispy meringue shell and a creamy, tangy orange curd filling, these pavlovas are sure to impress your guests. Follow the tips above to make the perfect pavlovas every time.
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