PINK PEPPERCORN PAVLOVA WITH STRAWBERRIES, VANILLA CREAM, AND BASIL SYRUP
Categories Blender Mixer Dessert Bake Vegetarian High Fiber Summer Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For basil syrup:
- Blanch 1/3 cup basil leaves in small saucepan of boiling water 30 seconds. Drain, then transfer basil to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain; squeeze out excess water from basil. Puree basil with corn syrup in blender. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to develop. Bring basil syrup to room temperature, then strain through sieve into small bowl.
- For meringues:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 275°. Firmly trace six 21/2-inch circles on parchment paper, then invert onto baking sheet. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl to soft peaks. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating to medium-firm peaks. Mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch in small bowl. Gradually beat sugar-cornstarch mixture into meringue; continue beating until very stiff. Beat in white wine vinegar. Fold in peppercorns. Divide meringue between circles; spread to fill completely. Bake until outside is dry, about 25 minutes. Turn oven off and open door just slightly. Let meringues cool in oven until completely dry, about 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
- For strawberry coulis:
- Puree berries and sugar in blender until smooth.
- For vanilla cream:
- Place cream and sugar in medium bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Using electric mixer, beat cream to soft peaks. do ahead Coulis and vanilla cream can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.
- Place small dollop of vanilla cream in center of each of 6 plates. Spoon circle of strawberry coulis around vanilla cream. Top each with 1 meringue. Spoon generous amount of vanilla cream atop meringues. Top with quartered strawberries and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle basil syrup over and serve.
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Austin Mcauley-fry
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pavlova turned out flat and dense. I'm going to have to try this recipe again.
Nontethelelo Nontethelelo
[email protected]This pavlova was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end. The finished product was stunning and delicious.
Sylvia Bodenstein
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the meringue to stiffen, but other than that, this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Sarah'Lee Boyd
[email protected]This pavlova was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.
Ela Khemiri
[email protected]Delicious!
Paul Hosea
[email protected]This pavlova was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The meringue was light and airy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The strawberries and basil syrup added a nice pop of color and flavor.
Bishwajit Sd
[email protected]I made this pavlova for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the pink peppercorns. I'll definitely be making this again.
Santiago Martinez
[email protected]This pavlova was absolutely delicious! The meringue was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the strawberries and basil syrup added a nice touch of sweetness and acidity.
Emihle Baliso
[email protected]The pink peppercorns in this pavlova were a nice surprise. They added a bit of spice and complexity to the dish. I also loved the contrast of the sweet meringue and the tart strawberries.
Khan Sohel
[email protected]This was my first time making pavlova, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Sajan Q
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pavlova, but this recipe changed my mind. The meringue was light and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The basil syrup added a nice touch of sweetness and acidity.
Haseeb Ahmer
[email protected]This pavlova was a showstopper! The pink peppercorns added a unique and delicious flavor to the meringue, and the strawberries, vanilla cream, and basil syrup were the perfect complements. I'll definitely be making this again.