PERFECT PAVLOVA
A detailed, step by step recipe on how to make the Perfect Pavlova! A crisp outer shell and a soft, airy and fluffy marshmallow center! A classic New Zealand and Australian dessert. Intermediate - Requires basic skills for creating egg white foam and the difference between the stages of meringue peaks. Information provided in the recipe + post will help achieve good results. Weather sensitive + long baking time. US based cup, teaspoon, tablespoon measurements. Common Measurement Conversions. Weight measurements are recommended for accurate results.
Provided by Dini @ The Flavor Bender
Categories Desserts
Time 11h30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make sure all the equipment is clean and dry (mixer bowl, whisk, two spatulas, sugar bowl, bowls to separate egg yolks and whites etc.).
- Preheat oven to 300°F / 150°C. Cut a piece of parchment paper that's big enough to line a baking tray. Draw a circle that's 8 in / 20 cm in diameter on the underside of the parchment paper. Line the baking tray with the parchment paper (with the drawn circle on the underside). Set aside until needed.
- Carefully break an egg, and strain the egg white into a small clean bowl, taking care not to break the egg yolk. Once you've successfully separated the egg white, transfer this into a mixer bowl that is on a weighing scale. Repeat with more eggs, until you have 221 g of egg whites (give or take 5 grams). If you get any yolk into the egg white, you must discard the contaminated egg white and start again with another egg.
- Do not throw away the egg yolks, since you can make other recipes with them (see end of the post for some ideas). Store egg yolks in an air-tight container, with a layer of water to coat them on top.
- Once the egg whites are measured and in the mixer bowl, whisk the egg whites on speed 4 (on a 10 speed mixer) until it reaches soft peak stage (i.e. when you lift the whisk, soft peaks should be formed in the egg whites). This may take about 10 minutes.
- When the egg whites are at soft peak stage, lower the speed to 3, and add the sugar, 1 - 2 tbsp at a time. Make sure each addition of sugar is dissolved before adding the next. I wait about 30 seconds between each addition. Also scrape down the sides of the bowl at least once, while adding the sugar. Do not rush this process. This can take about 10 -15 minutes.
- Once all the sugar is added, increase the speed to 4, and whisk the egg whites just until the sugar has completely dissolved, and the egg whites are thick and glossy, and hold their shape well.
- Here's how to check if the sugar has dissolved - take a small amount of the meringue mix between your fingers and rub it. If it feels grainy or has any granules, then there's undissolved sugar. If you don't feel any granules or grittiness, then the sugar is completely dissolved. I also like to make sure that I don't see any undissolved sugar in a few other places in the meringue (under the whisk, in the bowl etc).
- Whisking egg whites until the sugar completely dissolves can take between 15 - 30 minutes, depending on the sugar you use. Do not rush this, and check on the meringue periodically to make sure you won't over-whisk it. Use the spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times as well.
- While the egg whites are being whisked, place the cornstarch and vinegar in a small bowl and mix to combine. The cornstarch mix will be a thick, paste like slurry. (please note cornstarch forms an ooblek that is a solid when sitting, but a paste when moving around).
- Once the sugar is dissolved, and the meringue is glossy and thick, immediately add the cornstarch and vinegar slurry. Increase the speed to about 5 - 6 and let the cornstarch slurry mix into the egg whites for about 30 - 45 seconds. Then stop whisking and remove the bowl from the mixer.
- Using a clean spatula, scoop the meringue in the bowl out on to the parchment paper with the drawn circle. Pile the meringue in the middle of the drawn circle. Be careful not to scoop out the top edge of meringue in the mixer bowl to prevent any undissolved sugar getting into the mixture (see picture in the post).
- Using an offset spatula, spread the meringue mix to fill the drawn circle on the parchment paper. Make sure the meringue mix is evenly tall.
- Once you have shaped the pavlova (see pictures in the post), use an offset spatula or palette knife to create furrows along the sides of the pavlova, going from bottom to top. Smoothen the edges to get rid of meringue points (that can burn easily). The pavlova should have soft, rounded edges. Create some swirls on the middle of the meringue on top as well.
- Transfer the cake into the preheated oven, and immediately reduce the temperature to 225°F / 110°C.
- Bake the pavlova for 90 minutes. Do not open the oven door during this time.
- When the 90 minutes are up, turn off the oven and allow the pavlova to cool down in the oven overnight (or up to 6 hours, until completely cooled down).
- Transfer the pavlova into an air-tight container and store in a cool dry place (free of draft), until ready to serve. Do not store in the fridge or freezer.
- Place the chilled whipping cream in a chilled bowl. Whisk the cream on medium speed. (Do not over-whisk the cream as it can become grainy. If you whisk the cream on high, you risk over-beating it, and the cream will deflate faster, making the pavlova runny.)
- While whisking the cream, add the confectioner's sugar and vanilla into it. Mix until you have stiff peaks, but the cream is still smooth.
- Spread the cream on top of the pavlova, and top it with the prepared fruits. Drizzle/spread the passion fruit of lemon curd over the top as well (if using).
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 38 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 34 g
HOT WATER PAVLOVA
I like this pavlova recipe because its easy and fast to make. I adapted it from 'Food in a Minute' website recipe of same name. I've made it 3 times and each time its come out perfectly - whether 1 big dessert or 6 small individual ones. On the website recipe, they make a boysenberry sauce to go with it. I've only ever served fresh kiwifruit or berry fruit and whipped cream with mine - this is the traditional kiwi way.
Provided by Zaatarbella
Categories Dessert
Time 7h15m
Yield 6 mini pavlovas, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the egg whites, caster sugar, cream of tartar (if using), vanilla essence, vinegar and cornflour into a large bowl, begin to beat on low speed. Increase the speed to maximum, adding the boiling water slowly and continue beating for approximately 10 minutes until the mixture is thick stiff and glossy.
- Mould the mixture into 6 x 9cm rounds on a baking paper-lined baking tray.
- Place into 180 deg C oven and lower the temperature immediately to 120 deg C for 30 minutes. Turn the oven off and allow them to sit in oven with door completely closed for at least 6 hours.
- Notes: when you spoon mixture onto tray, make small hollows in centre to sit cream/fruit into once baked.
- I've also made this as one big pavlova with great results.
- Never store an uncreamed pavlova in the fridge. They will keep in a tightly sealed container at room temperature, or individually wrapped, for up to a week if your house is not humid.
- Creamed pavlova leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9, Sodium 27.7, Carbohydrate 50.6, Sugar 50.2, Protein 1.8
PERFECT PAVLOVA
Make one of the most iconic summer desserts - pavlova. This recipe boasts a crisp, white shell and marshmallowy centre. It's perfect for al fresco dining
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield Serves 10-12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment. Using an 18cm round cake tin or plate as a guide, draw a circle on the parchment, then flip it over. Heat the oven to 130C/110C fan/gas ½.
- Rub the reserved lemon half around the inside of a large bowl or stand mixer, then wipe with kitchen paper to remove any butter or oil. Tip in the egg whites and whisk with an electric whisk or the mixer on a low speed until the whites form small, foamy bubbles, about 1-2 mins. Keep going until the mix looks like shaving foam, then add the sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, until it's a thick, glossy meringue. Rub some between your fingers - if you can feel any grains of sugar, keep whisking for a few minutes. Add the cornflour, lemon juice and vanilla, and whisk for another 30 seconds.
- Spoon the meringue onto the baking parchment, into the centre of the circle, and spread it out to the edges with a palette knife. Swipe the knife around the edge, then smooth the top. Bake for 15 mins, then turn the oven down to 100C/80C fan/gas ¼ and bake for 1 hr. Turn the oven off and leave the pavlova inside to cool for at least 2 hrs, or overnight.
- When you're ready to serve, carefully invert the pavlova and peel away the parchment. Don't worry if it cracks a little - it will be covered by the toppings. Toppings to tryWatermelon, lime & mint sugar pavlovaBanana, tahini & salted caramel pavlovaCherry, almond & vanilla custard pavlova
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 29 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.08 milligram of sodium
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