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Velvet Guava Passionfruit Pavlova Nests

A stunning pavlova nest filled with velvet cream and topped with a glossy guava passionfruit sauce, garnished with fresh passionfruit seeds and guava slices.

  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Pavlova Nests:
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Guava Passionfruit Filling:
  • 1 cup guava puree
  • 1/2 cup passionfruit pulp
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • For the Velvet Cream Layer:
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Fresh passionfruit seeds
  • Thin guava slices

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  3. 3. Fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  4. 4. Pipe the mixture into nest shapes with shallow centers.
  5. 5. Bake for 60–70 minutes, then cool completely inside the oven with the door slightly open.
  6. 6. Combine guava puree, passionfruit pulp, honey, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan.
  7. 7. Cook until thickened and glossy, then cool completely.
  8. 8. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. 9. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  10. 10. Fill each pavlova nest with the velvet cream layer.
  11. 11. Spoon the guava passionfruit filling over the cream.
  12. 12. Garnish with passionfruit seeds and thin guava slices.
  13. 13. Serve immediately.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 31 g
  • Protein: 3 g