Almond Meringue Pavlova Wreath
60
- Prep Time20 mins
- Total Time1 hr
- Makes10-12 servings
(Photo: Eric Putz)
This beautiful (and delicious!) almond meringue pavlova is the perfect centrepiece for any holiday dinner table.
Ingredients
3/4 cup superfine sugar
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp almond extract
Topping
1 cup 35% cream
3 tbsp icing sugar, divided
1 tbsp amaretto, or 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 170g pkgs raspberries
1/4 cup small mint leaves
Instructions
Position rack in centre of oven, then preheat to 250F. Draw a 10-in. circle on a piece of parchment, then flip it over onto a large baking sheet.
Pavlova: Stir sugar with cornstarch in a small bowl. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, until foamy, about 1 min. Gradually beat in sugar mixture, 1 tbsp at a time, until stiff and glossy peaks form when beaters are lifted, 4 to 6 min. Beat in almond extract.
Dollop 10 to 12 mounds of meringue onto parchment in a wreath shape using the circle outline as a guide. Create an indent in the centre of each dollop with the back of a spoon.
Bake for 40 min, then turn off oven. Leave pavlova inside oven for 4 hrs, then transfer to a rack to cool completely, about 1 hr. Gently slide an offset spatula under pavlova to loosen it from parchment, then carefully slide it onto serving platter.
Topping: Beat cream with 2 tbsp icing sugar and amaretto in a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium, until fluffy, 2 min. Scoop over cooled wreath. Sprinkle with almonds, then top with raspberries and mint. Sift remaining 1 tbsp icing sugar over wreath.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 223, Protein 3g, Carbohydrates 30g, Fat 11g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 27mg.
