Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors with these Lemon Pavlova Parfaits. Layers of airy meringue, luscious lemon curd, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh berries create a perfect dessert treat.
Ingredients
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Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Additional:
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh berries (such as raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Meringue: Preheat the oven to 225°F (107°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add sugar to form stiff peaks. Bake meringues and let cool.
- Whip Cream: Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble Parfaits: Break meringues, layer whipped cream, meringue pieces, lemon curd, and berries in serving glasses. Repeat layers and top with cream, berries, and mint.
- Serve immediately for a crisp texture or refrigerate for a softer texture.
Notes
- Store meringues in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Enhance whipped cream with a spoonful of lemon curd.
- Opt for store-bought lemon curd for convenience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (plus cooling time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Layering
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
