BERRY PAVLOVAS

Berry Pavlovas image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 cup apricot jam
2 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a large sheet of parchment.
In a food processor, pulse the sugar to make it fine (or use extra-fine sugar) and set aside. In a medium glass bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer on low speed until foamy, not quite making peaks. Add half of the sugar and whip until stiff peaks form. In a small bowl, sift the remaining sugar with the cornstarch. Add to the egg whites along with the vanilla and vinegar and blend until incorporated.
Spoon the mixture into 4 piles on the prepared baking sheet. Use a spoon to create a well in each pile. Bake for 40 minutes, and then turn off the oven and leave the pavlovas in the oven untouched for another 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Meanwhile, whip the cream until it makes soft peaks. Top the cooled pavlovas with the whipped cream and strawberries. Make a quick sauce by thinning the jam with the hot water and drizzle over the pavlovas. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 41 milligrams, Sodium 48 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 36 grams