Pavlova Bombs
Pavlova Bombs are delightful meringue-based desserts with a crispy outer layer and a soft, chewy interior, topped with cream and fresh fruit.
Ingredients
Meringue Ingredients
- 80 ml egg whites (from 3 large eggs) Note 1
- ⅔ cups caster sugar Use superfine sugar, do not cut down, it will affect result!
- 1 ¼ tsp cornflour / cornstarch Note 2
- ½ tsp white vinegar Note 2
Fillings and Toppings
- 1 cup heavy/thickened cream (or any other whipping cream, COLD) Option to stabilize (see note 3)
- 1 ½ tbsp caster sugar superfine sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tbsp unsalted pistachios (finely chopped)
- 5 sprigs mint small
- 20 raspberries
- Icing sugar / powdered sugar (for dusting)
Optional fillings
- Raspberry Coulis
- Lemon Curd (uses the 3 leftover yolks from the Pav)
- passionfruit pulp, pureed mango, chopped up fruit, chocolate sauce See in post for other options!
Instructions
Preparation
- Whip egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form, then add cornflour and vinegar.
Baking
- Shape the meringue into small nests and bake until they are crispy on the outside.
Fillings
- Prepare your fillings like lemon curd and raspberry coulis.
- Whip the cream and mix in sugar and vanilla.
Assembly
- Fill the meringue nests with whipped cream, lemon curd, and raspberry coulis.
- Decorate with fresh raspberries, chopped pistachios, and mint.
Notes
Serve Pavlova Bombs immediately after assembling for the best texture. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days; assemble just before serving to maintain the meringue's crispiness.