This recipe for Pandan Pavlova is a light meringue dessert but with an Asian twist. Instead of the usual vanilla extract, we use pandan extract which gives the pavlova an aromatic piney flavour as well as a nice pastel green colour.
300mlfresh cream, heavy whipping cream, whipped till stiff
2mangoes, sliced into pieces
3kiwi, cut into cubes
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Instructions
Making Pavlova:
Preheat oven to 120 degree C / 250 degree F. Place rack in the centre of oven.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Separate egg whites and place in a bowl.
Whisk egg whites in a bowl using an electric mixer until a light and soft peaks form.
Gradually add in the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and green pandan extract.
Continue to whisk until the meringue is thick, silky and fairly firm.
You should be able to hold the bowl upside down without the meringue falling out.
Scoop the meringue mixture onto the lined baking sheet. Smoothen the edges, making sure they are slightly higher than the centre. You want a slight indentation in the centre for the whipped cream and fruits.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until dry and is firm to touch but not browned.
Once cooked, turn oven off, leave the oven door slightly ajar and let the meringue cool completely.
Once done, transfer to serving plate.
Making Topping:
Meanwhile, skin fresh mango skin and cut into thick slices.
Then, skin fresh kiwi fruits and cut into cubes.
Whip up fresh cream using an electric mixer until firm peaks form. Now, we're ready to put everything together!
Assembling Pavlova:
Spread a nice thick layer of whipped cream onto the top of the cooled pavlova.
Decorate the top with the sliced mangoes and kiwi cubes. And we're done!
Serve this pavlova dessert immediately! This dessert does not hold for more than a few hours. Do not refrigerate as the meringue will soften. As always, ENJOY!
It is important to have the egg whites reach maximum volume so make sure the mixing bowl and whisk are clean and free of grease.Adding cornflour and vinegar give the Pavlova a crust that is dry and crisp with a soft marshmallow-like interior.Be sure to make a dent in the middle of the pavlova so that the fresh cream and cut fruits can be stacked on top without falling off the meringue.Make sure the temperature is not too hot. Otherwise the pavlova will turn brown. Best to cook the meringue in a slow oven and then to turn off the oven and let it cool slowly.Overcooked meringue - syrupy droplets form on surface of meringue.Undercooked meringue - liquid will ooz out from meringue.Cooled pavlova can be stored in an airtight container ( without cream and fruits) for a few days.Try to top meringue with the whipped cream and fruit shortly before serving as the Pavlova will immediately start to soften and break down from the moisture of the cream and fruits.