Recipe: Winter Passion Fruit Pavlova

ICYMI, we recently sat down to chat with chef Aliza J. Sokolow on the blog! Check out her Boss Files here. Plus, she shared her delicious winter-inspired pavlova recipe. Read on to explore. x

Fall Passion Fruit Pavlova

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Serve: 6

INGREDIENTS:

6 egg whites

1 3/4 cups organic white sugar (330g or 11.6 oz)

¼ tsp cream of tartar

2 tsp vanilla bean paste

1 container of organic whipping cream

Pinch of salt

Non-stick cooking spray

6 passion fruits

2 containers of raspberries

Seeds from 1 pomegranate

Mint leaves for garnish

Edible flowers for garnish

Instruction:

Make the Meringue. Combine egg whites, 1 1/2 cups sugar, cream of tartar, and 1 tsp of vanilla bean paste into a mixing bow. Whip the ingredients together using a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Spread meringue mixture onto the tray and bake at 250 degrees fahrenheit for 90 minutes.
Make the Whipped Cream. Combine whipping cream, 1 tsp vanilla bean paste, 1/4 cup sugar, and a pinch of salt to a mixing bowl. Whip with a hand mixer until peaks form and the texture is fluffy.
Assemble and Enjoy! Place cooled meringue on a serving dish. Add a layer of fresh whipped cream on top of the meringue and top with passion fruit, raspberries, and pomegranate seeds. Garnish with mint leaves and edible flowers. Enjoy!