Mini Pavlovas with Lemon Curd
This easy Pavlova recipe is marshmallowy inside and crisp outside. The individual pavlova nests are filled with lemon curd, cream and berries.
Equipment
- bowl
- electric mixer
- baking sheet
- piping bag
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the whipped cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered confectioner's sugar
For topping:
- ¼ cup lemon curd
- 1 cup blueberries
- 8 mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F/140°C. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Pour the egg whites into the bowl and whisk with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar to the egg whites and whisk until the mixture is stiff and glossy.
- Gently fold the cornstarch, vinegar (or lemon juice), and vanilla into the egg mixture with a clean spatula or large metal spoon.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle. Pipe the meringue in 3-inch circles onto the baking paper or silicone mat to form the bases of the 'nests', then pipe 2-3 turns around the edge of each mini pavlova for the walls of the nest.
- Place the tray into the oven and bake for 1 ½ hours or until the outer shell is pale, slightly golden and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whip the cream and powdered sugar together until fluffy on high speed. Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
- Fill the Pavlova cakes with whipped cream and a teaspoonful of lemon curd. Top with berries and a sprig of mint.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature egg whites.
Ensure the bowl, whisk, and spoon are clean and have no oil or grease, otherwise the egg whites won't stiffen.
Make sure is no yolk at all in the egg whites.
It is best to serve these pavlovas immediately and not store them in the refrigerator for more than a few hours or they will become soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 490IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.2mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
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