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Pavlova with Boozy Blueberry Sauce
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Pavlova with Boozy Berry Sauce

This elegant, yet simple dessert is light and airy and perfect for summer! Balance out the pavlova's sweetness with a bit of blueberry sauce spiked with brandy.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 65kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons brandy

Instructions

  • Separate egg whites from 4 eggs into a bowl. Let the whites sit out until they are room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Use a glass to trace 6 three inch circles onto the parchment paper. Flip the paper over so the side you drew on is facing the cookie sheet. (So you don't get marker/pen on your pavlova.)
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. In another small bowl, combine the vanilla and vinegar.
  • In a clean mixing bowl, whip egg whites until they reach soft peak stage. Begin adding the sugar/cornstarch mixture a couple tablespoons at a time. Keep whipping until you have added all of the sugar. (The peaks should begin to stiffen.)
  • Sprinkle the vinegar/vanilla mixture over the eggs. Whip until combined and eggs look shiny with stiff peaks.
  • Use a spatula or large spoon to scoop the meringue into the circles made on the cookie sheet. Spread meringue up the edges of the circles, smoothing out any small peaks. Make a slight depression in the meringue in the center of each circle (for filling later).
  • Place meringues in the oven and immediately turn the heat down to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until meringues sound hollow when tapped.
  • Leave the meringues in the oven but turn off the heat and leave the oven door ajar. Let meringues cool completely in the oven.
  • To make the sauce, heat the blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally. After about 5 minutes, the berries should begin to break down and form a sauce. Use a potato masher to break apart the berries even more. Once a thick sauce is formed turn off heat and stir in the brandy. Set aside to cool.
  • To assemble the pavlova, top each meringue with a 1/4 cup of fresh blueberries and pour cooled sauce over top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 recipe | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 2.5g | Sodium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40.5g