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Summer Fruits Pavlova

July 1, 2013 By Kerry Cooks 12 Comments

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Have you ever tried homemade pavlova? Oh em gee, you are in for a summertime treat my friend. I made this particular pavlova for my birthday BBQ and it went down a storm. I mean, I barely got a look in on it. So make it, soon! You can swap the fruits for any variety or combination you prefer. Crunchy meringue on the outside, soft marshmallow on the inside – what more could you want?

The pavlova takes its name from the ballet dancer Anna Pavlova; it was created in her honour by the people of New Zealend when she was on a tour there. Oh to have a dessert named after you…

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Summer Fruits Pavlova
2013-06-20 12:49:01
Serves 12
Crunchy meringue on the outside, soft marshmallowy goodness on the inside
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Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
343 calories
45 g
61 g
17 g
4 g
11 g
152 g
56 g
41 g
0 g
6 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
152g
Servings
12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
Calories from Fat 151
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g
26%
Saturated Fat 11g
53%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 61mg
20%
Sodium 56mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates 45g
15%
Dietary Fiber 1g
6%
Sugars 41g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A
11%
Vitamin C
24%
Calcium
5%
Iron
1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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For the pavlova
  1. 450g caster sugar
  2. 8 free-range egg whites
  3. 3 tsp white wine vinegar
  4. 4 tsp corn flour
  5. 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
For the topping
  1. 650ml double cream
  2. 25g icing sugar
  3. 200g raspberries, macerated (smushed)
  4. 200g strawberries, macerated (smushed)
For the base
  1. Prepare a large flat baking tin, and cover with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 180C/350F/gas 4.
  2. In a large, very clean bowl, whisk your egg whites with a hand or stand mixer until they reach the soft peak stage - foamy and starting to hold their shape.
  3. At this point, start to add the sugar slowly, beating all the time. The egg whites should become shiny, and will soon reach the stiff peak phase - you will know when this happens as the mixture will hold its shape if you remove the whisk.
  4. Scoop the mixture onto the middle of the parchment paper, and use a palette knife or wooden spoon to form it into a round with steep sides and a flat top. Pop into the oven, and immediately reduce the temperature to 120C/250F/half a gas mark. Cook for an hour, then remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before topping.
  5. To decorate, whip your double cream with 25g icing sugar until its reasonably thick (soft peaks) - this will take a few minutes with a hand/stand mixer.
  6. Once your pavlova is cooled, turn it upside down onto a serving platter (we didn't have one large enough so it was served on a large round baking tray!) and carefully peel off the parchment paper. Spread the cream and berries on top, and serve.
Notes
  1. If you don't want to have a whole lot of yolks on your hands, use Two Chicks egg whites, which contain 15 liquid egg whites in a carton - they're stocked in Sainsbury's and Waitrose.
  2. Vanilla bean paste is available from most supermarkets and is well worth getting - it gives a lovely vanilla flavour and vanilla bean effect.
By Nigella Lawson
Adapted from Feast
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calories
343
fat
17g
protein
4g
carbs
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I’m linking up this pavlova into Tea Time Treats  – the theme is food perfect for BBQs. lavenderandlovage_teatime

I have my eye on either a capuccino pavlova or a chocolate pavlova next!

 

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  1. Janie says

    July 29, 2015 at 11:09 am

    I didn’t know where the name came from before, quite ironic that it’s named after a ballerina 😀
    Thanks for sharing with Tea Time Treats Kerry, it’s perfect!
    Janie x
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  2. maria@the_brooklyn_fig says

    July 1, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    I’ve never made pavlova…actually have never even heard of it which I’m embarrassed to admit! But this looks amazing so thank you for introducing me to something new!

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    • Kerry Cooks says

      July 1, 2013 at 9:10 pm

      Ooh I’m so excited! Make it asap, its amazing!!

      Reply
  3. Emily @ Adventures of a Dog Mom says

    July 1, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    I love pavlovas! I’ve never made one before so maybe I should borrow this recipe and give it a try sometime!

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    • Kerry Cooks says

      July 1, 2013 at 7:52 pm

      Ooh yes do! Its so easy – just a few minutes of mixing (which you’re barely involved in if you have a stand mixer) then an hour in the oven, and bam! Amazingness 🙂

      Reply
  4. Emmyw @ Kitchen Goddess (in training!) says

    July 1, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    This does look delish!

    And I LOVE the sound of a chocolate pavlova 🙂

    Reply
    • Kerry Cooks says

      July 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks my dear! Me too, can’t wait to make one! How are you doing?

      Reply
  5. Jorie @ The Midwest Maven says

    July 1, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Yum! This looks positively delicious. Great summer treat.

    Reply
    • Kerry Cooks says

      July 1, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks Jorie! It got rave reviews, I barely got any!

      Reply
  6. Sue says

    July 1, 2013 at 9:19 am

    You had a cake named after you, xxx

    Reply
    • Kerry Cooks says

      July 1, 2013 at 10:05 am

      Excellent point! I’m famousss!

      Reply

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