PAVLOVA WITH PEACH CUSTARD

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A simple version of pavlova.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 egg whites
1 1/2 c castor sugar (granulated sugar)
PEACH CUSTARD:
1/2 c castor sugar (granulated sugar)
1/2 c cornflour (cornstarch)
1/4 c custard powder
2 1/4 c skim milk
3 can(s) peaches in natural juice, drained (425g)

Steps:

  • 1. Mark 28cm circle on baking paper-covered oven tray.
  • 2. Beat egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  • 3. Gradually add sugar, beat until dissolved between each addition.
  • 4. Spread half the egg white mixture over circle on tray, pipe remaining mixture around edge.
  • 5. Bake in very slow oven (200F) for about 1 1/2 hours or until dry to touch. Turn oven off; cool pavlova in oven with door ajar.
  • 6. Fill cold pavlova with custard; decorate with extra peaches, if desired.
  • 7. Peach Custard: Combine sugar, cornflour and custard powder in pan, gradually stir in milk.
  • 8. Stir over heat until custard boils and thickens, simmer for 1 minute; cool.
  • 9. Blend or process peaches and custard until smooth.

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