Gingered-Peach Pavlovas
Gingered-Peach Pavlovas might be just the dessert you are searching for. This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 6. One serving contains 131 calories, 3g of protein, and 8g of fat. If you have lemon juice, cornstarch, vanillan extract, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Position rack in center ofoven and preheat to 250°F. Line bakingsheet with parchment paper.
Whisk 1 1/2tablespoons sugar and cornstarch in smallbowl to blend; set aside.
Using electric mixer, beat egg whitesand cream of tartar in large bowl until softpeaks form. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beatin remaining 6 1/2 tablespoons sugar,1 tablespoon at a time; continue to beatuntil stiff peaks form. Sift cornstarchmixture over meringue and gently fold inwith rubber spatula just until incorporated.
Spoon meringue onto preparedbaking sheet in 6 mounds (about 1/4 cupeach), spacing apart. Using back of spoon,make indentation in center of each mound,forming each meringue into 3-inch-diameternest.
Bake meringues until crisp andbarely golden on outside but still soft oninside, about 55 minutes. Using metalspatula, transfer meringues to rack andcool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made1 day ahead. Store in single layer in airtightcontainer at room temperature.
Combine 2 cups water,1 1/4 cups sugar, fresh lemon juice, and slicedginger in large saucepan. Bring to boil,stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heatto medium and simmer 5 minutes.
Addpeeled peach halves to syrup in saucepan;remove from heat. Allow peaches to coolto room temperature in syrup, turningoccasionally.
Transfer peaches with syrupto medium bowl; cover and chill until cold. DO AHEAD: Peaches can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.
Remove peaches from syrup and cuteach half into 6 wedges; reserve syrup.
Place all berriesin small bowl; add 4 tablespoons peachsyrup and toss to coat.
Using electric mixer, beat cream and1 1/2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl untilsoft peaks form.
Place 1 meringue on each of 6 plates.Spoon whipped cream into center of eachmeringue, then top each with 6 peachwedges and berry mixture.