Peach, raspberry and amaretto pavlovas

Name: Peach, raspberry and amaretto pavlovas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 egg whites; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp white vinegar; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 1/2 cups 35% cream; 2 tbsp icing sugar; 3 tbsp amaretto; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 3 ripe peaches, cut into thin wedges; 170-g container raspberries; small basil leaves, optional

Prep Time20 mins
Total Time2 hrs 35 mins
Makes6 Servings

Peach, raspberry and amaretto pavolva recipe. Photo, Erik Putz.

Layers of crispy-chewy sweet meringue, soft whipped cream and juicy summer fruit make these meringues a showstopper.

Ingredients

4 egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp vanilla

TOPPING

1 1/2 cups 35% cream
2 tbsp icing sugar
3 tbsp amaretto
3 tbsp brown sugar
3 ripe peaches, cut into thin wedges
170-g container raspberries
small basil leaves, optional

Instructions

POSITION oven rack in lower third of oven. Preheat to 250F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
BEAT eggs whites in a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high, until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted, about 2 min. Gradually beat in granulated sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 2 more min. (Test to see if the sugar is fully dissolved by rubbing a little of the meringue between your thumb and index ﬁnger. The meringue should feel smooth, not gritty.) Beat in cornstarch, vinegar and vanilla until combined. Spoon meringue onto prepared sheet in 6 large dollops, dividing evenly. Using the back of a spoon, spread meringue into 4 1/2-in. circles and indent the middles while pushing up the edges so they resemble nests.
BAKE until tops are crisp and dry, but still white, about 1 hour 15 min. Turn off oven and let them dry in oven for 1 more hour. Leave meringues on baking sheet until completely cool.
BEAT cream with icing sugar in a medium bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high, until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted, 1 to 2 min. Set aside.
STIR amaretto with brown sugar in a medium bowl until sugar has dissolved. Gently stir in peach wedges and raspberries until just coated.
TO ASSEMBLE spoon whipped cream onto meringues. Top with peaches and raspberries. Drizzle with any remaining juices. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 457, Protein 5g, Carbohydrates 60g, Fat 22g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 62mg.

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