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Berry and pistachio stacked pavlova

This three-tiered berry and pistachio pavlova is a real showstopper.

Nov 02, 2021 1:00am
By Emma Knowles
  • 30 mins preparation
  • 1 hr 30 mins cooking plus cooling
  • Serves 4 - 6
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When it comes to dessert, this three-tiered berry and pistachio pavlova is a real showstopper. The pavlova and raspberry ripple can be prepared a day ahead, but should only be assembled at the last minute, and served without delay. Get cracking.
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Ingredients

  • 165 gm (¾ cup) caster sugar
  • 165 gm (¾ cup) raw caster sugar
  • 225 gm (about 6) eggwhites
  • 1¼ tsp white vinegar
  • 20 gm finely chopped pistachio nuts, plus extra coarsely chopped, to serve
  • 1¼ tsp cornflour
  • Raspberries and sliced strawberries, to serve
  • Edible flowers (optional), to serve
Raspberry ripple cream
  • 125 gm (about 1 punnet) raspberries
  • 2 tbsp pure icing sugar
  • 600 ml pouring cream
  • 300 gm (1¼ cups) crème fraîche

Method

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 150°C. Trace a 16cm-diameter circle on each of 3 separate pieces of baking paper. Place pencil-side down on lightly oiled baking trays. Whisk eggwhites and a pinch of salt in an electric mixer to soft peaks (4-5 minutes), then, with motor running, gradually add sugars and whisk until firm and glossy (2-3 minutes). Whisk in vinegar, then fold in cornflour and pistachio. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a plain nozzle and pipe evenly within circle templates. Place in oven, reduce temperature to 120°C, and bake until crisp but not coloured (1¼-1½ hours). Turn off heat and cool completely in oven with door closed (at least 6 hours or overnight). Meringues will keep in an airtight container for a day.
  • 2
    For raspberry ripple cream, crush raspberries and icing sugar in a bowl. Whisk cream, crème fraîche and vanilla seeds in a bowl to firm peaks, add raspberry mixture and fold in to form ripples.
  • 3
    To assemble, place a pavlova on a serving plate, spread with a third of the raspberry ripple cream, top with another pavlova and repeat layering, finishing with a layer of raspberry ripple cream. Top with berries and flowers, and serve immediately.

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