Eggs
Black Forest Pavlova
Ingredients :
Meringue 4 egg whites , at room temperature 1 cup ( 250 mL ) super fine sugar ** ½ tsp ( 2 mL ) cream of tartar * 1 tsp ( 5 mL ) cornstarch
Cherry Mixture ¼ cup ( 50 mL ) sugar 1-19 oz / 540 mL jar sour pitted cherries , the juice and cherries separated 2 Tbsp ( 30 mL ) cherry liquor ( optional ) 3 Tbsp ( 45 mL ) cornstarch
Topping & Assembly 1 cup ( 250 mL ) whipping cream ( 35 % M . F .) 2 Tbsp ( 30 mL ) icing sugar 1 ½ cups ( 375 mL ) dark chocolate curls Fresh cherries , for garnish
* Substitute cream of tartar for 1 tsp ( 5 mL ) white vinegar
** Granulated sugar can be pulsed to super fine using a food processor
Affordable , Versatile , Nutritious
Instructions :
Meringue 1 . Set the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 275 ° F ( 135 ° C ). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper . 2 . In a large mixing bowl , beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until frothy . In a separate bowl , combine sugar , cream of tartar , and cornstarch together . With the mixer running , gradually sprinkle the sugar mixture into the egg whites and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form . 3 . Using a wooden spoon , transfer the meringue onto the baking sheet and shape into an 8-inch ( 20 cm ) disc . 4 . Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the meringue is lightly golden brown . Let cool completely ( the meringue will sink slightly as it cools ).
Cherry Mixture 1 . Whisk the sugar and cherry juice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil . Add the liquor ( if using ) and continue cooking for 1 minute . Add the cornstarch and cook , stirring frequently , until sauce has thickened slightly , about 1 minute . Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely . Cover with plastic wrap directly on surface and refrigerate for 2 hours or until completely chilled . 2 . Stir the chilled mixture to soften and add the drained cherries . Set aside .
Topping 1 . In a large mixing bowl , whip the cream with the icing sugar using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form . 2 . On a serving plate , spread the whipped cream on the meringue . Top with the cherry mixture . Garnish with the chocolate curls and fresh cherries .
Makes 8 servings .
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