Mini Pavlovas with Salmonberries, Basil & Honey Whipped Cream
 
 
Pavlova is light, fluffy dessert with a marshmallow-like centre and crispy exterior. These mini cakes are sweet and fresh, and a great way to use up summer berries. Tart salmonberries contrast the sweetness cakes wonderfully, but any other berry will work here.
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 4 mini cakes
Ingredients
  • Pavlova:
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
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  • Honey Whipped Cream:
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2½ Tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
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  • 2 cups salmonberries (or strawberries, sliced)
  • Honey, to drizzle
  • Fresh basil leaves, juilienned, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Using a small glass or bowl, trace circles on the parchment paper that are about 3½-inches in diameter. Flip the parchment over - you should be able to see the lines through the paper which will work as guides when shaping the mini pavlovas.
  2. To make pavlovas: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Continue beating and add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until thick and glossy, about 8 more minutes. Gently fold in the vanilla, cornstarch and vinegar. Scoop meringue mixture onto baking tray, filling the circles you traced and shaping them into circles. This could get messy! Try using the back of a spoon to shape the circles, wetting it every few minutes to keep the pavlova from sticking. Bake for 45 minutes, then turn the oven off and leave the meringues in the oven for a few hours to cool completely (preferably overnight). Once cool, gently lift off the parchment and store in an airtight container until ready to use.
  3. To make honey whipped cream: Chill the bowl and whisk attachment of a stand mixer for 10 minutes until cold. Beat whipping cream, honey, and vanilla in the bowl until stiff peaks form.
  4. Top pavlovas with whipped cream, fresh berries, a drizzle of honey, and basil if desired. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Port and Fin at https://portandfin.com/mini-pavlovas-with-salmonberries-basil-honey-whipped-cream/