Pavlovà with Citrus Sauce and Cream Filling
featuring Chef Muse
INGREDIENTS
For the Pavlova:
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6 egg whites
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pinch of salt
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2 tbsps cornstarch
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250g caster sugar
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1 tsp distilled vinegar
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½ teaspoon clear extract
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Dash of ground cinnamon( optional)
For the cream cheese filling
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1 cup whipped cream
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250g cream cheese
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¼ cup caster sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the citrus sauce
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
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1/2 cup water
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1 1/2 tsp butter
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1 1/2 tsp citrus burst
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1 1/2 tsp grated orange zest
METHOD
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To make the Pavlova, Preheat the oven to 125 degrees. Line the oven tray with parchment paper.
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In a dry, clean bowl, add egg whites and salt. Using an electric mixer, mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until whites begin to lighten and there are very little bubbles.
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Mix the cornstarch and sugar together in separate bowl. Add the sugar mix over the whites a tablespoon at a time and continue whisking till the sugar is nicely incorporated.
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Drizzle the vinegar and vanilla extract over whites, and add the cinnamon. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in ingredients. Use the spatula or piping bag to make any shape you want on the lined tray.Bake for 90 minutes.
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Pavlova should be firm to touch but soft in the middle. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
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While the pavlova is cooling, combine whipping cream, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl.
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Mix on medium speed until ingredients are incorporated and mixture is smooth.In a small saucepan mix sugar and cornstarch together. Gradually stir in water.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil for 1 minute.
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Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Let it cool.
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Once pavlova is cool, pour the cool citrus sauce in a plate, carefully transfer the pavlova on the sauce. Pipe the cream cheese nicely and gently top it with fruit of your choice.