Mini Pavlova with Nutella®
Category: Desserts | Serves: 10
This delightful dessert combines the lightness of meringue with the creamy indulgence of Nutella® and the refreshing burst of berries, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Mini Pavlovas are elegant, easy to make, and sure to impress your guests with their delicate texture and vibrant flavors. Here’s how you can recreate this stunning dessert:
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Egg whites | 100g |
| Granulated sugar | 250g |
| Nutella® | 150g |
| Mixed berries (fresh) | To taste |
| Rosemary (fresh) | To taste |
| Powdered sugar | To taste |
Instructions
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Prepare the Meringue:
- Start by filling a saucepan with about two inches of water and place a heatproof bowl (bastardella) on top, ensuring it doesn’t touch the water.
- Add the granulated sugar into the bowl. Turn the heat on low and gently bring the mixture to 60°C while stirring constantly with a whisk.
- As the sugar dissolves and the temperature is reached, remove the bowl from the heat and continue to whip the mixture with an electric mixer until the meringue has cooled down to room temperature and forms stiff peaks.
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Shape the Pavlova Shells:
- Once the meringue has cooled, transfer it into a piping bag fitted with a 1 cm round tip.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and, using a cookie cutter or your own hand, draw 8 cm diameter circles on the paper to guide the shape.
- Pipe the meringue onto the parchment, following the drawn circles, and form small baskets by swirling the meringue higher at the edges to create a shell-like shape.
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Bake the Meringues:
- Preheat the oven to 100°C (static mode). Place the tray in the middle of the oven and bake the meringue baskets for 1 hour.
- After baking, turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside for an additional 30 minutes to cool gradually, which helps them crisp up perfectly.
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Assemble the Mini Pavlova:
- Once the meringue baskets have cooled completely, gently remove them from the parchment paper.
- Using a piping bag, fill each meringue shell with approximately 15g of Nutella®.
- Decorate with fresh mixed berries and a few sprigs of rosemary for an aromatic and visually appealing touch.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Your Mini Pavlovas with Nutella® are now ready to be served! These elegant treats are sure to be a crowd-pleaser, combining sweetness, lightness, and a hint of savory rosemary for balance.
Notes
- To add more flavor, feel free to mix the berries with a little bit of sugar or lemon zest before decorating the pavlovas.
- If you prefer, you can substitute Nutella® with whipped cream or mascarpone for a different twist on the filling.
