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A Drama Queen's Pavlova

SUBMITTED BY: PREGOCOOK  PHOTO BY: Allnighter 

"Australians and New Zealanders both claim Pavlova and this recipe is so easy it feels like cheating! I first had it when a friend brought it to our final dress rehearsal and begged her for the recipe! It is especially striking when the fruits and berries are in season. Personally, I like to add coconut for the crunch, but it's NOT sweetened coconut – it's unsweetened, in big flakes, and I get it from the fruit and nut guy at our commissary. It's a real crowd pleaser and the best thing about it is you can make it a day ahead. Just allow the meringue to fully cool and cover lightly with plastic wrap. Top with whipped cream and fruit just prior to serving."
A Drama Queen's Pavlova Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 15 times with an average star rating of 4.1
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 egg whites
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 2 cups castor sugar or superfine sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut (optional)
  • 2 cups sweetened whipped cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 kiwifruit, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced
  • 1 fresh peach - peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). You will be turning the temperature down to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) when you put this in to bake. Line a 9 or 10 inch round glass dish with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the egg whites and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer, or stand mixer using a whisk attachment until able to form soft peaks. Sprinkle in the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. Stir in the vanilla and vinegar, and fold in coconut if using. Spread evenly into the prepared glass dish, making sure to spread out to all of the edges.
  3. Place the Pavlova into the oven, and immediately reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is crisp and a pale straw color. Leave in the oven, and turn off the heat. Let it stay in the oven until the oven has cooled completely.
  4. Once the Pavlova is cooled, top generously with sweetened whipped cream. Arrange the strawberries, kiwis, peaches and blueberries in beautiful concentric circles on top.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.13 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 4, 2009 by Morena 
A good basic recipe, but with these modifications: 1) I prefer it without coconut. 2) Use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.13 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 4, 2009 by BAKERCHIC17 
i love this recipe! It is sooooo good and has just the right flavor. But you are going to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.13 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 4, 2009 by Linda S. 
I had 3 egg whites to use up so I decided to make this recipe (cut in half). It was not what... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.13 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 4, 2009 by Elizabeth Ridout 
This Pavola was the best I've ever made -- I served it at a luncheon recently and everyone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.13 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 4, 2009 by Kiwi Mum 
The cream on a paavlova should never be sweetened. Just about a quarter of a teaspoon of icing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.13 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 4, 2009 by kiwichick 
This recipe turned out a great pav and I didn't have castor sugar so used regular. I topped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.13 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 22, 2008 by Canadiancook 
In response to using a pan: you should use a cookie sheet, the pavlova is free standing as it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.13 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 25, 2009 by twilight girl 
I made this for a twilight movie party a girl in my class had. I LOVED it, EVERONE LOVED it!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.13 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 15, 2008 by Mary 
I made this recipe today (Father's Day) and it was a hit. I had been looking for a Pavlova... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.13 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 22, 2008 by Mary P 
I chose this recipe b/c it didn't call for cornstarch like the others (didn't have any on... MORE

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Denver, Colorado, USA
Living In: Dhahran, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia

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Nutritional Information
A Drama Queen's Pavlova

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 207

  • Total Fat: 4.8g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg
  • Sodium: 76mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 2.7g

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