Mixed Fruit Pavlovas

Name: Mixed Fruit Pavlovas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 egg whites; 118 milliliters heavy cream; 710 milliliters assorted seasonal fruit such as sliced peaches, apricots, or plums; berries; or grapes; 118 milliliters powdered sugar; 177 milliliters sugar

Mixed Fruit Pavlovas might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 10. One portion of this dish contains about 2g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 150 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. A mixture of powdered sugar, egg whites, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 150°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using 3-inch-diameter bowl or ring mold as guide, trace 5 circles on each sheet. Turn paper over so markings are on bottom.In large metal bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Gradually whisk in sugar, then cornstarch. Attach candy thermometer to bowl and set over saucepan of simmering water. Continue whisking until thermometer registers 130°F.

Ingredients you will need

Corn Starch

Egg Whites

Candy

Sugar

Water

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Candy Thermometer

Baking Paper

Baking Sheet

Whisk

Kitchen Thermometer

Sauce Pan

Bowl

Oven

Remove bowl from heat and, using electric mixer, beat mixture at moderately high speed until mixture cools and holds stiff peaks, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Hand Mixer

Bowl

Transfer to pastry bag fitted with large star tip.

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Pastry Bag

Starting at center and working in spiral outward, pipe meringue onto 1 traced circle. Pipe second layer in ring around edge to form outer wall. Fill remaining circles in same manner.

Bake meringues until dry on outside but still soft inside, about 3 hours.

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Oven

Transfer pan to rack and cool 5 minutes. Peel meringues from parchment and cool completely on rack. (Meringues can be made ahead and stored in airtight container in dry, cool place up to 2 weeks or frozen in airtight container up to 3 months.)

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Frying Pan