PEACH BLACKBERRY PAVLOVAS

Peach Blackberry Pavlovas image

It's hard to decide whether it's the presentation or taste that makes this pretty dessert tops. Fresh berries rest on a pillow of homemade meringue for a finale that sums up why we love summer in one delicious bite. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sugar
TOPPING:
4 large peaches, peeled and sliced
2 cups fresh blackberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons peach schnapps liqueur
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional fresh blackberries

Steps:

Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the vanilla, cream of tartar and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff peaks form., Drop meringue into six mounds on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Shape into 3-1/2-in. cups with the back of a spoon. Bake at 225° until set and dry, 1 to 1-1/4 hours. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours., In a large saucepan, combine the peaches, blackberries, sugar and liqueur. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved, 3-4 minutes. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form., Spoon fruit mixture into meringue shells; top with whipped cream. Garnish with additional blackberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (79g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.