Kiwi and Passion Fruit Pavlova

Method

1. 1

   Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 275°F (135°C). Line a 13- by 18-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk cornstarch and 1 1/2 cups (300 g; 10 1/2 ounces) sugar; set aside.

2. 2

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or using a hand mixer and a large bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until light, fluffy, and soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. With the mixer still running on medium, slowly add sugar mixture, one tablespoon at a time, beating for 30 seconds after each addition. Continue beating until meringue is thick, glossy, and holds firm peaks when you lift the whisk, 8 to 12 minutes longer. Using a flexible spatula, scrape bottom and sides of the bowl. With the mixer running on medium speed, drizzle in vinegar and vanilla, and continue beating until fully incorporated.

3. 3

   Scrape meringue onto center of prepared baking sheet. Using a flexible spatula or the back of a spoon, spread and smooth meringue from center outward into a 9-inch disc, creating a rim that is about 1/4-inch higher around the edges.

4. 4

   Place in oven and immediately reduce temperature to 225°F (110°C). Bake until meringue is dry and pale beige, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn oven off and allow meringue to cool in the oven with the door closed, at least 2 hours and up to 16.

5. 5

   To Assemble: In a small bowl, stir passion fruit pulp with 1 tablespoon (15 g; 1/2 ounce) sugar to combine. In another small bowl, stir kiwis and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons (6 g) sugar. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   In the clean bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or using a hand mixer, beat cream and confectioners’ sugar on medium speed until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Carefully peel parchment away from bottom of meringue and transfer meringue to a cake stand or large platter. Spoon whipped cream into depression of the meringue, followed by the passion fruit pulp and kiwi slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

calories

366 kcal

fatContent

16 g

fiberContent

2 g

sugarContent

48 g

sodiumContent

55 mg

proteinContent

4 g

cholesterolContent

51 mg

carbohydrateContent

53 g

saturatedFatContent

10 g

unsaturatedFatContent

0 g

Indicative values from the source, for the original recipe.

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