Recipes

Fresh Fruit Pavlova

Ingredients

10 Portions

Egg Whites 1
Caster Sugar 75g
Cornflour pinch
Vanilla Extract pinch
Vinegar pinch
Double Cream 50ml
Fresh Fruit To serve

50 Portions

Egg Whites 6
Caster Sugar 375g
Cornflour 1.5 tsp
Vanilla Extract 1.5 tsp
Vinegar 1.5 tsp
Double Cream 250ml
Fresh Fruit To serve

100 Portions

Egg Whites 12
Caster Sugar 750g
Cornflour 3 tsp
Vanilla Extract 3 tsp
Vinegar 3 tsp
Double Cream 500ml
Fresh Fruit To serve

Method

  1. Separate egg yolks from the whites carefully
  2. In a planetary mixer with the balloon whisk attached whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks  are formed
  3. Add the sugar one tablespoon at a time until smooth and glossy
  4. Add the cornflour, vinegar and vanilla and mix well
  5. Line two gastronorm with parchment paper (use a little of the mixture underneath to stop it sliding around)
  6. Spread the mixture evenly across the two trays leaving the edges higher than the middle to create a little well
  7. Cook in the oven at 150 ˚C for one hour
  8. Turn off the oven and leave the door shut overnight to allow to dry out
  9. Whip the cream until dropping consistency
  10. Spread the cream on top of the cooked meringue
  11. Decorate generously with fresh fruit

Key Points

This recipe must be started the day before it is on the menu.

Allergens

Milk, Eggs