Pavlova With a Passionfruit Curd

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 2
Pavlova With a Passionfruit Curd recipe that every meringue lover must try!
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

80 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 egg whites
2/3 cup superfine sugar
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon hot water
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 egg yolks
2 extra egg yolks
5 tablespoons passion fruit
1 ounce unsalted butter , cut into small dice
1/4 cup sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
355
Sugar
32g
Fat
24g
Pavlova With a Passionfruit Curd is a popular dessert that originated in Australia and New Zealand. The dessert is named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, who toured Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s. Many people claim that the dessert was created in honor of Pavlova, but the exact origins of the dessert are unknown. The dessert consists of a meringue base that is topped with whipped cream and a passion fruit curd. The meringue is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, and the tangy sweetness of the passion fruit curd makes this dessert a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for special occasions or for when you simply want to indulge in a sweet treat.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 300ºF (150°C).
2.Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
3.In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites on a high speed until stiff peaks form.
4.Gradually add the superfine sugar while continuing to beat the mixture.
5.Add the white wine vinegar mixture.
6.Beat the mixture well until it becomes thick and glossy.
7.Spoon the meringue mixture onto the parchment paper in a circular shape.
8.Create a well in the center of the meringue mixture.
9.Reduce the oven temperature to 250ºF (120°C) and place the meringue in the oven for 70-80 minutes until cooked through.
10.Remove the meringue from the oven and leave to cool.
11.For the curd, whisk the egg yolks, extra yolks, passion fruit pulp, sugar, and butter together in a heatproof bowl.
12.Place the heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and whisk constantly for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
13.Remove the curd from the heat and leave to cool.
14.Whip the cream in a clean bowl until soft peaks form.
15.Spread the cream over the cooled meringue base.
16.Pour the passion fruit curd over the top of the whipped cream.
17.Garnish with additional passion fruit pulp and serve.

PROS

Pavlova With a Passionfruit Curd is a delicious dessert that is sure to impress any meringue lover.

The meringue base is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.

The passion fruit curd is tangy and sweet, and pairs perfectly with the meringue and cream.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar.

Those who are watching their sugar intake may want to enjoy this dessert in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does contain some health benefits.
The egg whites used to make the meringue are an excellent source of protein.
The passion fruit used to make the curd is packed with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, folate, and potassium.

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