Pavlova
Pavlova is a classic meringue dessert. A nice summery, sweet, easy, and beautiful dessert with different textures: soft, crispy, and creamy. This Pavlova has a little twist with a fresh lemon curd. You can vary the berries depending on what you have available.
Preheat the oven to <temperature>100<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Separate the whites from <quantity>4</quantity> eggs. Save the yolks for other preparations
Beat the whites with a hand mixer until the mixture is aerated but not completely firm
Slowly add <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar, while mixing, until it is incorporated
Sift <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of cornstarch and gently fold to combine
Add <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of white wine vinegar and gently fold to combine
Spread it in a circle on a baking tray lined with parchment paper
Bake for 1h30 until crispy on the outside
Peel <quantity>½</quantity> lemon and cut <quantity>2</quantity> lemons in half
Juice the lemons
Strain the juice into a small saucepan
Add the lemon peels and <quantity>60<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar
Place the saucepan over low heat and add <quantity>80<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter. Whisk until the butter melts and let it infuse for 1m
Separate <quantity>1</quantity> egg and <quantity>1</quantity> egg yolk in a bowl
Strain the lemon peel out of the juice and sugar mixture
Place over very low heat. Add the egg and egg yolk, whisking constantly until it thickens. You can use a water bath for this process
Strain it into a cup or container and cover with cling film, pressing it against the surface. The lemon curd is ready
Turn off the oven and let the meringue it rest inside for 30m. The meringue is ready
Whip <quantity>250<unit>g</unit></quantity> of heavy cream until firm
Trim and halve <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of strawberries
Transfer the Meringue to a serving plate and drizzle with the Lemon Curd to taste
Add the whipped cream
Add the sliced strawberries
Add <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of red currants and <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of raspberries
Garnish with fresh mint leaves to taste. The pavlova is ready
Enjoy this fresh summer dessert!
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