Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pavlova Shells:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cherry Blossom Vanilla Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tsp food-grade cherry blossom syrup
- For the Rose Gold Glaze:
- 1 cup white chocolate, melted
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp edible rose gold luster dust
- For Garnish (optional):
- Dried edible cherry blossom petals
- White chocolate shavings
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks develop.
- 3. Fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- 4. Pipe small hollow dome shapes onto the baking sheet.
- 5. Bake for 60–70 minutes, then cool completely inside the oven with the door slightly open.
- 6. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and cherry blossom syrup until smooth.
- 7. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- 8. Fill the cooled pavlova shells with the cherry blossom vanilla filling.
- 9. Gently seal two filled shells together to create round bombs.
- 10. Mix melted white chocolate, coconut oil, and rose gold luster dust until smooth.
- 11. Drizzle or lightly coat the pavlova bombs with the rose gold glaze.
- 12. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
- 13. Garnish with edible cherry blossom petals and white chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 25 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Protein: 3 g