Ingredients
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- For the Pavlova Pillows:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- For the Vanilla Bean Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- For the Peach Topping:
- 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- For Garnish:
- Powdered sugar dusting
- White chocolate curls
- Tiny mint leaves
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until glossy stiff peaks form.
- 3. Fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla bean paste.
- 4. Spoon pillow-shaped pavlovas onto the tray with soft rounded edges and shallow centers.
- 5. Bake for 55–60 minutes until crisp outside and marshmallow-soft inside. Let cool completely in the oven.
- 6. Beat heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste until fluffy.
- 7. Toss peach slices with honey and lemon juice.
- 8. Spoon vanilla bean cream generously onto the pavlova pillows.
- 9. Top with fresh peach slices.
- 10. Finish with powdered sugar dusting, white chocolate curls, and tiny mint leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 4g