How To Make Pavlova From Scratch

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

Start by making the meringue with 1/4 cup of egg whites, which is about 2 egg whites.

Ensure there is no oil in the egg whites; if egg yolk gets in, you have to start over.

Add 1/8 teaspoon of cream of tartar to stabilize the meringue and 1/8 teaspoon of salt.

Use a hand blender to whisk the egg whites until frosty.

Gradually add 125 grams of sugar while mixing to create a glossy meringue with soft peaks.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1/2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the meringue.

Mix until the meringue is glossy and between soft and stiff peaks.

Scoop the meringue onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shaping it into individual meringue nests.

Bake in the oven at 200°F for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, checking every 20 minutes and rotating the pan.

While the meringue bakes, prepare the raspberry curd by adding raspberries and 2 tablespoons of water to a pot over medium-low heat.

Smash the raspberries while cooking for about 10 to 15 minutes until it becomes a puree.

Strain the raspberry puree to remove seeds and return it to the pot.

Add sugar and butter to the raspberry puree and melt over low heat until it simmers.

In a separate bowl, temper the 2 egg yolks with a tiny bit of the hot raspberry mixture, then mix it back into the pot.

Cook the mixture over low-medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Transfer the raspberry curd to a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and chill in the refrigerator.

Check the meringue after 15 minutes; it should be hard and not sticky on the surface.

Once cooled, whip 1/4 cup of heavy cream by hand until soft peaks form, then add 1/4 cup of yogurt to it.

Cut the meringue using a bread knife to reveal the fluffy inside.

Layer the whipped cream on top of the meringue, followed by the raspberry curd and fresh strawberries.

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