7 Pavs Of Christmas
Your Home and Garden|December 2018

The arrival of a mighty pavlova is always a festive highlight. These extra-special creations – including a fabulous frozen version – will give your celebration a truly grand finale

7 Pavs Of Christmas

BERRY & PISTACHIO STACKED PAVLOVA

SERVES 4-6

This three-tiered berry and pistachio pavlova is a real showstopper. The meringue and raspberry ripple cream can be prepared a day ahead, then simply assemble the dessert at the last minute and serve without delay.

INGREDIENTS

225g (about 6) egg whites

¾ cup caster sugar

¾ cup raw caster sugar

1¼ tsp white vinegar

1¼ tsp cornflour

20g shelled pistachios, chopped finely, plus extra, chopped coarsely, to serve

Raspberries, sliced strawberries and edible flowers (optional), to serve

RASPBERRY RIPPLE CREAM

125g (about 1 punnet) raspberries

2 Tbsp icing sugar

600ml cream

300g (1¼ cups) crème fraîche

1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped

1 Preheat oven to 150°C. Trace a 16cmdiameter circle on each of 3 pieces of baking paper. Place each paper, pencil-side down, on lightly oiled baking trays.

2 In an electric mixer, or using electric beaters, whisk egg whites and a pinch of salt to soft peaks (4-5 minutes). With beaters running, gradually add sugars and whisk until firm and glossy (2-3 minutes). Whisk in vinegar, then fold in cornflour and pistachios. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a plain nozzle and pipe evenly within circle templates to create 3 discs of meringue. Place in oven, reduce to 120°C and bake until crisp but not coloured (1¼-1½ hours). Turn off heat and leave in oven with door closed for at least 6 hours or overnight. Meringues will keep in an airtight container for 1 day.

3 For raspberry ripple cream, crush raspberries and mix with icing sugar in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk cream, crème fraîche and vanilla seeds to firm peaks. Fold in the raspberry mixture to form ripples.

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