PAVLOVA WITH CHAI SPICED MARSCAPONE & BLUEBERRIES
Serves: 6
Preparation Time: 30 min
Cooking Time: 120min
INGREDIENTS
Pavlova
7 egg whites
2 cups granulated sugar
1tsp vanilla essence
Filling
230g Mascarpone cheese
250ml cream
2TBS granulated sugar
1tsp chai spice/essence
1cup fresh blueberries
Icing sugar
METHOD
Pavlova
Preheat the oven to 180C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Whisk the egg whites, until stiff peak.
Slowly start adding the sugar, a spoon at a time, until completely combined.
Add the vanilla and whisk until incorporated.
Spoon the mix on the baking tray making a round shape in the middle of the tray, with a well in the centre for the filling.
Place in the oven and reduce the heat to 130C. Bake for 90 minutes.
Then turn the oven off and let the pavlova cool completely.
Filling
Whip the mascarpone and cream until soft peak.
Add the sugar and chai, and whip until combined.
Spoon over the cooked pavlova and garnish with fresh blueberries and icing sugar.
Recipe and styling by Lisa Clark, Food Stylist & Chef