A pavlova is a classic Australian dessert and instant hit with adults and little ones at any event you’ll host or attend in the summer. This nutty twist on a summer staple features the unique tastes of pistachio which is complemented by the fresh and sweet flavours of the strawberries. Even the fussiest of eaters will enjoy the satisfying crunch of the pavlova’s outer shell and the pillowy marshmallow centre.
Function: Circo Therm®
5 egg whites
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 cup caster sugar
2 tsps cornflour
½ cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
1 tbsp rapadura sugar
1 cup diced watermelon, drained well on paper towel
1 cup diced strawberries
1 ½ tsps rosewater
200ml thick dollop style cream
To make your pavlova roll, preheat oven on CircoTherm® to 170˚C and place the wire rack on shelf position 3. Grease a 25cm x 37cm shallow swiss roll pan and line with baking paper.
Using an electric mixer beat the egg whites and the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, beating well between each addition. Add the cornflour with the last addition of sugar.
Spread the meringue mix into the prepared pan then sprinkle with the chopped pistachios and the rapadura sugar.
Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until the meringue is just firm to touch. Turn out onto a piece of baking paper and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Combine the watermelon and the strawberries in a bowl, add the rosewater and mix well.
Spread the cream over the cooled meringue then sprinkle with half the fruit mixture.
Carefully roll up from the short edge.
Serve the pistachio pavlova roll with the remaining fruit.
Bridget has worked in the home appliance industry for more than 15 years. She loves to cook & really enjoys working with customers to help them select appliances to best suit their needs as well as following up with further instruction when the appliances are installed.