Apricot-Raspberry Pavlovas with Sliced Almonds
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Apricot-Raspberry Pavlovas with Sliced Almonds a try. This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 6. One serving contains 499 calories, 7g of protein, and 19g of fat. A mixture of almond extract, raspberries, whipping cream, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup sugar; beat until thick and mixture resembles marshmallow creme, about 5 minutes. Beat in cornstarch and almond extract. Drop meringue onto prepared sheet in 6 mounds, spacing apart. Using spoon, make indentationin center of each.
Sprinkle almonds over meringues.
Place in oven; immediately reduce temperature to 250°F.
Bake until meringues are dry outside but centers are still soft, about 45 minutes. Cool on sheet on rack 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir apricots and 3/4 cup sugar in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and apricots are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
Transfer to bowl; chill until cool. Stir in raspberries.
Using electric mixer, beat cream with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl until peaks form.
Place meringues on plates. Spoon whipped cream into center of each. Top with apricot mixture and serve.