PAVLOVA WITH WINTER FRUITS

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It's tough making dessert for someone cutting back on gluten and dairy. Luckily, pavlovas are gluten free and really easy. The toppings are easy to customize - I made the lemon curd dairy free and served whipped cream on the side.

Provided by LauraF

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Pavlova Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 egg whites, at room temperature
¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup superfine sugar
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon orange blossom water
½ teaspoon white vinegar
3 lemons, zested and juiced
⅓ cup white sugar
4 large egg yolks
1 pinch sea salt
3 tablespoons coconut oil, at room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon orange blossom water
1 pink grapefruit, peeled and sliced crosswise
1 orange, peeled and sliced crosswise
1 ripe Fuyu persimmon, peeled and thinly sliced
½ pomegranate, seeded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Invert a small bowl onto the parchment paper and trace the rim with a pencil. Repeat twice more. Flip parchment paper over.
  • Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks begin to form. Gradually add white sugar, with the mixer running. Whisk superfine sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Gradually beat into the meringue. Continue beating meringue until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in orange blossom water and vinegar.
  • Spoon meringue into the traced circles. Make the borders higher than the center, to leave room for the filling.
  • Bake meringues in the preheated oven until firm and dry to the touch, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the lemon curd. Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water and bring to a bare simmer.
  • Whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, egg yolks, and salt together in a glass bowl. Set the bowl over the simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until curd foams, then thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove the bowl from the simmering water. Gradually whisk in coconut oil until melted and incorporated.
  • Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids left in the strainer. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Transfer to the refrigerator.
  • Turn off oven and keep meringues inside until completely dry, about 1 hour.
  • Combine heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and orange blossom water in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Spoon lemon curd into the center of the cooled meringues. Mound whipped cream over the curd. Arrange grapefruit, orange, and persimmon slices on top. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 961.7 calories, Carbohydrate 132.7 g, Cholesterol 381.8 mg, Fat 49.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 32.2 g, Sodium 226.6 mg, Sugar 110.6 g

Ssg Reverand Eagle
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to give it a try anyway.


Salman Arian
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I'm saving this recipe for my next dinner party. It looks so impressive and delicious!


Chacha Hafidi
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This pavlova was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The meringue was perfectly crispy and the fruits were fresh and juicy.


Nash Pretty
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I'm not a big fan of meringue, but I loved this pavlova! The winter fruits really balanced out the sweetness of the meringue. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shaylie Cathey
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The pavlova is always light and fluffy, and the fruits add a nice touch of sweetness and tartness.


Sagor Fokir
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pavlova turned out flat and dense. I think I might have overbeaten the egg whites.


Kwenzekile Godwin
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This pavlova was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the rest of my family loved it. The meringue was cooked perfectly and the fruits were fresh and flavorful.


Omer Chandio
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I love how this recipe uses winter fruits. It's a great way to use up seasonal produce. The pavlova itself was light and fluffy, and the fruits added a nice tartness.


Dimple Queen Dimple Queen
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This pavlova was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it! The end result was stunning and delicious. My family and friends raved about it.


Mya Harper
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I'm not usually a fan of pavlova, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of the sweet meringue, tangy fruits, and creamy whipped cream was absolutely divine. I'll be making this again and again.


Jacqueline Moreno
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This pavlova was a huge hit at our summer gathering! The winter fruits added a refreshing touch, and the meringue was perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I'll definitely be making this again!


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