Video: Fresh Strawberry Pavlova

Watch Chef John make a beautiful strawberry dessert from Down Under.

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In this video, you’ll see how to make Pavlova, the delicious fruit and meringue dessert named after Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova. You’ll see how to incorporate air into your egg whites, whisking until you’ve achieved “the ribbon stage.” Then you’ll discover exactly what your mixture should look like when you’ve achieved perfect meringue conditions! You’ll also learn why Chef John paints his fresh strawberries with warmed apricot preserves. The crispy crunchy outside of this dessert contrasts wonderfully with the marshmallowy center, and the fresh berries and whipped cream just make it magical. Get the recipe for Chef John’s Fresh Strawberry Pavlova.

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kitchengal

Apr. 15, 2013 1:46 pm

Oh, Chef John, so much fun to watch and see. I lived many years in Southeast Asia and knew many Australians and ate pavlova any chance I got. The authentic recipe I have from down there is slightly different, but you've done a gorgeous version. I love the idea of brushing on the thinned apricot preserves. Alas, pavlova is just not pavlova without passion fruit glaze, but it's not an easy thing to find here. You've made me want some, and I will have to get the whisk out soon. Not sure how much difference it makes, as I am a cook and no chef, but the Aussies call for castor or superfine sugar in making this dessert.

Harley1

Jul. 7, 2012 8:13 am

Chef John your ranking in my book as funny and educational...and your with my other fave Cooks/Chefs Paula Deen, Alton Brown & Betty Crocker :)

Logan

Jul. 3, 2012 1:19 pm

I love this idea, and Chef John was the perfect person to narrate it! Cooking should be fun, and this video shows that it really can be, and the rewards are so Yum!

macfam

Jun. 30, 2012 9:49 am

So funny! Really "cracked" me up! :-)

Jordyn

Jun. 24, 2012 2:42 pm

Hahaha (: What a great Chef! Funny AND creative!

Lorabell

Jun. 1, 2012 1:47 pm

This was such a cool video!!! Thank you chef! Lori

katherinemnelson

May 30, 2012 8:35 pm

Love it Chef John!

Kathy

May 21, 2012 9:54 am

This video was great. It really makes it look easy. Chef John is right, seeing it does help a lot. I had Pavlova when visiting a friend in Australia and loved it. Now I'll try it myself. Thanks Chef John.

ntreez

May 11, 2012 11:49 am

I love you, Chef John! lol

ganache

Apr. 19, 2012 11:41 pm

This guy is a funny son of a &!t@%! I watched this at 11:35pm, and shrieked with laughter as he plated his dessert. Only too familiar to the avid baker! Funny seeing someone doing it in a teaching video!

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