Strawberries Christmas Pavlova
French Meringue is always a classic during the holidays or anytime you have some egg whites on your hand. They are simple and perfect, just read the method carefully and you should be good to go.
Enjoy & Bon Appétit!
As always, you will find the Step-by-Step Video below the recipe.
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Strawberries Christmas Pavlova
During Christmas time, enjoy this light dessert made with French Meringue, fresh Strawberries and Vanilla Whipped Cream.
Equipment
Ingredients
HOMEMADE FRENCH MERINGUE
- 7 (210 g) egg whites (At Room Temperature)
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1 2/3 cup (200 g) confectioners' sugar
- Food Colorant (Green and Red)
STRAWBERRY FILLING
- 16 oz (455 g) Fresh Strawberries (Chopped into Quarters)
- 1 tbsp (20 g) Lavender Honey
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) vanilla bean paste
MASCARPONE CREAM
- 1/4 cup (60 g) heavy whipping cream
- 6 oz (170 g) mascarpone (Softened, At Room Temperature)
- 1 tsp (5 g) vanilla bean paste
- 1/3 cup (40 g) confectioners sugar
Instructions
HOMEMADE FRENCH MERINGUE
- Should you wish to make your very own French Meringue at home, follow my Easy Homemade French Meringue Recipe right HERE!
- Need to see something visual? Make sure to check out my You Tube Video to see how easy it is to prepare. It is right HERE!
- N.B. French Meringue are best kept in a closed metal container.
STRAWBERRY FILLING
- In a sauce pan, heat on medium the Strawberries, with the Honey and the Vanilla Bean Paste. Continue to whisk until the strawberries are just softened. Set aside.
MASCARPONE CREAM
- In your mixing bowl, beat the Heavy Whipping Cream until whipped with soft peaks. Set aside.
- Then, in a separate bowl beat the Mascarpone Cheese until creamy. Gradually add the Confectioners Sugar and Vanilla Bean Paste Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold the Whipped Cream to your Mascarpone Preparation. Transfer it to your Piping Bag with the Star Tip on.
ASSEMBLY
- On your serving plate, add one French Meringue upside-down, then a layer of cream with a layer of Strawberries and another layer of cream. Place another French Meringue on top and voilà! Enjoy & Bon Appétit!
Video
Special Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Strawberries Christmas Pavlova
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 32mg1%
Potassium 73mg2%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 32g36%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 221IU4%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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