A Drama Queen's Pavlova Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (A Drama Queen's Pavlova Recipe). Australians and New Zealanders both claim Pavlova and this recipe is so easy it feels like cheating! I first had it when a friend brought it to our final dress rehearsal and begged her for the recipe! It is especially striking when the fruits and berries are in season. Personally, I like to add coconut for the crunch, but it's NOT sweetened coconut – it's unsweetened, in big flakes, and I get it from the fruit and nut guy at our commissary. It's a real crowd pleaser and the best thing about it is you can make it a day ahead. Just allow the meringue to fully cool and cover lightly with plastic wrap. Top with whipped cream and fruit just prior to serving.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

A Drama Queen's Pavlova Recipe

Ingredients

6 egg whites

1 pinch salt

1 ½ teaspoons vinegar

2 cups castor sugar or superfine sugar

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut

2 cups sweetened whipped cream

1 cup fresh strawberries

sliced

2 kiwifruit

peeled

halved lengthwise

and sliced

1 fresh peach - peeled

pitted and sliced

½ cup fresh blueberries

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). You will be turning the temperature down to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) when you put this in to bake. Line a 9 or 10 inch round glass dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine the egg whites and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer or stand mixer using a whisk attachment until able to form soft peaks. Sprinkle in the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. Stir in the vanilla and vinegar and fold in coconut if using. Spread evenly into the prepared glass dish making sure to spread out to all of the edges.

Step 3

Place the Pavlova into the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the top is crisp and a pale straw color. Leave in the oven and turn off the heat. Let it stay in the oven until the oven has cooled completely.

Step 4

Once the Pavlova is cooled top generously with sweetened whipped cream. Arrange the strawberries kiwis peaches and blueberries in beautiful concentric circles on top.

Nutritional Information

A Drama Queen's Pavlova Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 207

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.7g 5%

Carbohydrates: 39.8g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 37.4g

Fat: 4.8g 8%

Saturated Fat: 3.6g 18%

Cholesterol: 7.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 84.3IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin C: 23.1mg 39%

Folate: 7.9mcg 2%

Calcium: 19.9mg 2%

Iron: 0.3mg 1%

Magnesium: 10.8mg 4%

Potassium: 129.3mg 4%

Sodium: 56.3mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 43.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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