Description
Pavlova Meringues make impressive and easy desserts. Top with fruit of your choice, add chocolate or mascarpone cheese, and create a dessert that is fit for royalty.
Ingredients
6 large egg whites
2 c sugar
1/4 c skinned and ground hazelnuts
1 –2 t cinnamon
1 t balsamic vinegar
Topping:
1/2 c sour cream, or thick Greek yogurt
4 T mascarpone cheese
4 T brown sugar
4 c berries of your choice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat egg whites on low speed slowly working up to medium high speed until soft, satiny peaks form. Add sugar in increments of 1/4 c working up to high speed until stiff peaks form and meringue is shiny. Using a spatula, stir in hazelnuts, cinnamon and balsamic vinegar.
Spoon the meringue onto parchment into a 10″ circle that is about 2″ thick or make individuals. Place in oven and immediately turn oven temperature down to 300. Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or about 50 minutes for individuals. Bake until the meringue looks and feels dry. Let cool in a dry place overnight.
When ready to assemble beat topping ingredients until well mixed and light. Spread over pavlova and top with berries. Serve immediately.
