Pavlova Parfaits

Name: Pavlova Parfaits
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 710 milliliters mixed fresh berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and/or thinly sliced strawberries), plus extra for garnish; 2 Tbsps granulated sugar; 237 milliliters Muscat wine; 1 Tbsp powdered sugar; 79 milliliters finely chopped unsalted pistachios; 1 vanilla bean (7 to 8 in.); 85 grams crisp vanilla meringue cookies, chopped into 1/2-inch chunks; 237 milliliters whipping cream

Need a vegetarian dessert? Pavlova Parfaits could be an awesome recipe to try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 503 calories, 5g of protein, and 31g of fat each. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of vanilla bean, powdered sugar, whipping cream, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a rather expensive recipe for fans of Southern food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

With a sharp paring knife, split vanilla bean open lengthwise. Use the knife to scrape the tiny black seeds into a small bowl; reserve pod.

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Add the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of the whipping cream to the bowl and mix well to separate vanilla seeds.

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Powdered Sugar

Whipping Cream

Vanilla

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Cut vanilla pod completely in half lengthwise. In a 1- to 1 1/2-quart pan, combine vanilla pod halves, granulated sugar, and wine. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until reduced to about 1/3 cup, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Granulated Sugar

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Let mixture cool slightly; discard vanilla pod halves.

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Vanilla Bean

Stir berries into wine mixture in pan. Chill berry mixture in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes and up to 3 hours.

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Meanwhile, in the large bowl of an electric mixer, combine vanilla-cream mixture and remaining whipping cream. Beat until soft peaks form.

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Cream

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Fold meringues into whipped cream mixture. In a 12-ounce glass, layer 1/8 of the berry mixture, 1/8 of the whipped cream mixture, and 1/8 of the pistachios. Repeat layering and top with a few fresh berries.

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Layer ingredients in the same order in 3 more glasses.

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Servings:

710milliliters

mixed fresh berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and/or thinly sliced strawberries), plus extra for garnish 2Tbsps

granulated sugar 237milliliters

Muscat wine 1Tbsp

powdered sugar 79milliliters

finely chopped unsalted pistachios 1

vanilla bean (7 to 8 in.)85grams

crisp vanilla meringue cookies, chopped into 1/2-inch chunks 237milliliters

whipping cream

Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel

Southern works really well with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare.

Domaine LeSeurre's Riesling juice is fermented 100% in stainless tanks. While on its lees, the wine is hand-stirred (bâtonnage sur lies) once per month, for 11 months. This process develops an additional complexity of flavors and aromas. This dry Riesling has scents of citrus blossoms and lemon zest, layered on the palate with hints of pear.This Riesling pairs well with trout amandine, raw oysters and is a lovely aperitif.