MIXED FRUIT PAVLOVAS

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Provided by Lou Jones

Categories     Mixer     Egg     Fruit     Dessert

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

For meringues:
3 egg whites
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
For filling:
1 1/2 cups pastry cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
To serve:
1 cup apricot glaze
3 to 4 cups assorted seasonal fruit such as sliced peaches, apricots, or plums; berries; or grapes
2 cups raspberry sauce
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Make meringues:
  • Preheat oven to 150°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using 3-inch-diameter bowl or ring mold as guide, trace 5 circles on each sheet. Turn paper over so markings are on bottom. In large metal bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Gradually whisk in sugar, then cornstarch. Attach candy thermometer to bowl and set over saucepan of simmering water. Continue whisking until thermometer registers 130°F. Remove bowl from heat and, using electric mixer, beat mixture at moderately high speed until mixture cools and holds stiff peaks, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to pastry bag fitted with large star tip.
  • Starting at center and working in spiral outward, pipe meringue onto 1 traced circle. Pipe second layer in ring around edge to form outer wall. Fill remaining circles in same manner.
  • Bake meringues until dry on outside but still soft inside, about 3 hours. Transfer pan to rack and cool 5 minutes. Peel meringues from parchment and cool completely on rack. (Meringues can be made ahead and stored in airtight container in dry, cool place up to 2 weeks or frozen in airtight container up to 3 months.)
  • Make filling:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream until stiff peaks form.
  • In large bowl, whisk pastry cream until smooth. Whisk in 1/3 of whipped cream to lighten, then fold in remaining whipped cream.
  • Assemble and serve:
  • In small saucepan over moderate heat, bring apricot glaze to boil, stirring occasionally. Keep warm.
  • Transfer each meringue to serving plate and fill with 3 tablespoons pastry cream mixture. Mound fruit on top of cream. Brush fruit with glaze. Spoon raspberry sauce alongside on plate, dust Pavlovas with powdered sugar, and serve immediately.

Muhammad Mohsin
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I highly recommend this recipe for mixed fruit pavlovas. They're a delicious and impressive dessert that everyone will love.


Nathi Mbali
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These pavlovas are the perfect dessert to end a special meal.


Evie Matanga
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I made these pavlovas for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Md Nisad Mia
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These pavlovas are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're absolutely delicious!


Tancho “Rawat” Rawat
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these pavlovas without any problems. The recipe is easy to follow.


Abdulrahman Bwanaali
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I made these pavlovas for my daughter's birthday party, and they were a huge success! The kids loved them.


joseph boateng
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These pavlovas are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They're light, refreshing, and everyone loves them.


Zahra
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I love the way the meringue shells hold the fruit topping. It's the perfect combination of textures.


Al Kane
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These pavlovas are so light and airy, they practically melt in your mouth.


Afzaal Ahmad
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I've made these pavlovas several times now, and they're always a hit! They're the perfect dessert to impress your guests.


Gideon Asante
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I'm not usually a fan of meringue, but I loved these pavlovas! They were the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Zalzala Gaming
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I made these pavlovas for a special occasion, and they were a showstopper!


Imran Shaukat
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These pavlovas are so elegant and impressive, yet they're actually quite easy to make.


B J Hij
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I love the combination of the sweet meringue and the tart fruit topping.


Laughative
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These pavlovas are the perfect summer dessert! They're light, refreshing, and full of flavor.


Camden Briley
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I've never made pavlovas before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! My husband couldn't stop raving about them.


Alina bajwa Alina bajwa
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I made these pavlovas for my family, and they loved them! The meringue was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside.


James Flin
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These pavlovas were a huge hit at my dinner party! They were so light and fluffy, and the fruit topping was the perfect finishing touch.