PINK PEPPERCORN PAVLOVA WITH STRAWBERRIES, VANILLA CREAM, AND BASIL SYRUP
Categories Blender Mixer Dessert Bake Vegetarian High Fiber Summer Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For basil syrup:
- Blanch 1/3 cup basil leaves in small saucepan of boiling water 30 seconds. Drain, then transfer basil to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain; squeeze out excess water from basil. Puree basil with corn syrup in blender. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to develop. Bring basil syrup to room temperature, then strain through sieve into small bowl.
- For meringues:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 275°. Firmly trace six 21/2-inch circles on parchment paper, then invert onto baking sheet. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl to soft peaks. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating to medium-firm peaks. Mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch in small bowl. Gradually beat sugar-cornstarch mixture into meringue; continue beating until very stiff. Beat in white wine vinegar. Fold in peppercorns. Divide meringue between circles; spread to fill completely. Bake until outside is dry, about 25 minutes. Turn oven off and open door just slightly. Let meringues cool in oven until completely dry, about 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
- For strawberry coulis:
- Puree berries and sugar in blender until smooth.
- For vanilla cream:
- Place cream and sugar in medium bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Using electric mixer, beat cream to soft peaks. do ahead Coulis and vanilla cream can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.
- Place small dollop of vanilla cream in center of each of 6 plates. Spoon circle of strawberry coulis around vanilla cream. Top each with 1 meringue. Spoon generous amount of vanilla cream atop meringues. Top with quartered strawberries and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle basil syrup over and serve.
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Melese Tigneh
[email protected]I'm not sure about the pink peppercorn meringue. It sounds a bit strange.
Alwande Mthembu
[email protected]This pavlova recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Ava Simons
[email protected]I can't wait to try this pavlova recipe! It looks absolutely delicious.
Rapheal Ogeru
[email protected]This pavlova is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect for warm weather.
miyuru rox
[email protected]This pavlova is a great make-ahead dessert. You can make the meringue and syrup ahead of time, and then just assemble the dessert before serving.
Becca Neubauer
[email protected]I would recommend this pavlova to anyone who loves meringue and strawberries. It's a delicious and beautiful dessert.
Philani Tembe
[email protected]Overall, I thought this pavlova was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Jessie Raye
[email protected]This pavlova was a bit too time-consuming to make. I would have preferred a simpler recipe.
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[email protected]The meringue was a bit too crispy for my liking. I would have preferred it to be a little more gooey.
Vincent Otieno
[email protected]This pavlova is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred less sugar in the meringue and syrup.
Christopher Cruz ortiz
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meringue, but I really enjoyed this pavlova. The meringue was light and airy, and the toppings were delicious.
Gulrehman Gulrehman
[email protected]The basil syrup is a great way to add a little something extra to this dessert. It's a nice balance to the sweetness of the meringue and strawberries.
Brain Lamaz
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of the pink peppercorn meringue. It's a nice twist on a classic dessert.
Treacy McCormack
[email protected]This pavlova is absolutely stunning! It's perfect for a special occasion. The flavors are amazing, and the presentation is beautiful.
Mfihlako Mwandla
[email protected]This was my first time making pavlova, and it turned out great! I was a little worried about the meringue, but it came out perfectly. The whole dessert was a hit with my family.
Aimen Wasim
[email protected]I've never had a pavlova before, but this one was amazing! The meringue was crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and the toppings were delicious. I especially loved the basil syrup.
Caleb Campos
[email protected]This pavlova was a showstopper! The pink peppercorn meringue was light and fluffy, and the strawberries, vanilla cream, and basil syrup were the perfect complement. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth the effort.