STRAWBERRY PAVLOVA
The particular joy of this dreamy dessert, which was named in honor of the Russian ballerina, is that the meringue base can be made in advance. Then to serve it, drizzle the strawberries with a little balsamic vinegar and vanilla (a combination that brings out the fullest essential flavor of the fruit), whip some cream and arrange it all on a plate. It's magnificent, and deliriously easy.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories brunch, project, dessert
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To prepare meringue: heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and draw a circle on the paper using an 8- or 9- inch cake pan as a guide. Flip the parchment over so the pencil marking is facing down (this ensures that the pencil won't transfer to the meringue). In bowl of an electric mixer, combine egg whites and salt. Begin beating at low speed, slowly increasing to high. Continue until satiny peaks begin to form; gradually beat in sugar a tablespoon at a time until meringue is stiff and shiny.
- Sprinkle in cornstarch, white-wine vinegar and vanilla, and fold in gently. Mound onto parchment within circle, and shape into a disk, flattening top and smoothing sides. Place in oven, and immediately reduce heat to 300 degrees. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn off heat, and allow meringue to cool completely in oven.
- To prepare topping: in a mixing bowl, combine strawberries, vanilla, balsamic vinegar and sugar. Cover with plastic wrap. Let sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- To serve, carefully peel off parchment and place meringue on a platter or cake stand. Gently crack the top with the back of a soup spoon to make a shallow nest for the whipped cream and berries. Whip cream until it is thick enough to hold peaks, and spoon it evenly over meringue. Cover cream with strawberries, allowing a small amount of their liquid to dribble onto cream. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 472, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 109 milligrams, Sugar 47 grams
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Asim Shezad
[email protected]This is a beautiful and delicious dessert. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Asan Gamerz
[email protected]I made this for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best dessert he's ever had.
Gulle Bushriyal
[email protected]This was my first time making a pavlova and it turned out great! The meringue was crispy and the whipped cream was fluffy. The strawberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the meringue and whipped cream.
Monique Piggee
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Deirdre Cowden
[email protected]This is a beautiful and delicious dessert. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Aliwala soomro
[email protected]I made this for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best dessert he's ever had.
Mukaila Timilehin
[email protected]This was my first time making a pavlova and it turned out great! The meringue was crispy and the whipped cream was fluffy. The strawberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the meringue and whipped cream.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Joann Dearing
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, looks impressive, and tastes amazing. I highly recommend it.
Gabrielle Davidson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meringue, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The meringue was perfectly crispy and the whipped cream was light and fluffy. The strawberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the mer
Riaz Khazoom
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and couldn't believe how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making it again.
Lx Sakib
[email protected]This is my new go-to dessert recipe. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are just perfect together. I love that it's not too sweet, so I can enjoy it without feeling guilty.
Kaju Roka
[email protected]I've never been much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. It turned out perfectly and was absolutely delicious.
Rory R
[email protected]This was an absolutely stunning dessert! The combination of the crispy meringue, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh strawberries was divine. I made it for a special occasion and it was a huge hit.