PAVLOVA WITH FRUIT CUSTARD FILLING

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An old family favourite. Makes a beautiful pavlova. The custard filling uses the left over egg yolks which is a bonus.

Provided by Ivana

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 Pavlova, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups caster sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon cornflour
1 teaspoon vinegar
4 tablespoons boiling water
1 (400 g) can fruit cocktail
2 tablespoons cornflour
1/4 cup water
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter
300 ml cream (whipped)

Steps:

  • To make pavlova.
  • Mix egg whites until stiff, then incorporate other pavlova ingredients and mix until thick and glossy.
  • Mixture must stand in peaks.
  • Pile mixture onto a buttered large plate,eg dinner plate size.
  • On top of this mixture make a dip-- this is where the custard filling will go later.
  • Put in preheated oven 150 C for 30minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 110 C and bake for further 45minutes.
  • After this time, turn off oven and let pavlova cool in oven.
  • To make the custard filling: Put fruit salad into a small pan on the stove top.
  • Bring to boil,add cornflour dissolved in water to thicken mix.
  • Lastly add the beaten egg yolks and butter.
  • Cook on medium heat for a few minutes till mixture is thick.
  • Taste the custard, if you prefer a sweeter taste, add some sugar (optional) to sweeten, but bear in mind that the pavlova is sweet.
  • When the custard is cold, place in the"dip" on top of the pavlova.
  • Top with whipped cream.
  • Add passionfruit (optional) to decorate if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.9, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 117, Sodium 86, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 59.4, Protein 3.6

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