Indulgent pavlova from brownbug78

gluten free nut free can make in advance vegetarian
Category
Cake and dessert recipes
Serves6 - 8
Prep time 20 mins
Cook time2 hours

Mumsnetter ratings

based on (2) reviews
Ease of finding ingredients 10
Ease of cooking9.5
Success with kids10
Success with adults10
Overall Mark 10

Ingredients

220g caster sugar
4 egg whites
250ml double/whipped cream
1 x tin of pears
1 x Cadbury's Flake

Method

Preheat the oven to 120C. Line a large baking tray with grease-proof paper.

Separate the egg whites from the yolks, and places the whites into a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until the whites are just stiffening.

SLOWLY add the caster sugar bit by bit while continuing to beat the egg whites until all the sugar is in and you have a white, shiny mixture that holds its peaks.

Spoon the mixture onto the grease-proof paper in the baking tray, spreading it outwards in a circular motion and raising the edges so that, once cooked, the middle of the pavlova will be able to accommodate the cream. Also make sure there's enough room in the baking tray around the pavlova for the mixture to grow slightly.

Place in the centre of the oven for 2 hours (reduce to 1hr45mins for fan-assisted). Remove from oven and allow to cool fully before taking it off the grease-proof paper and placing it on a serving plate.

Prior to serving, whip the cream and place it in the middle of the pavlova. Remove as many of the pears that you will need from their juice, slice them, and place on the cream to create a pattern.

To finish, crumble the Flake all over the pears and cream.

Cut into slices, enjoy, and come back for seconds!

Mumsnetter Reviews

From: stilletoe on Mon 26-Apr-10 15:58:53 Overall rating: 9.8
Absolutely delicious! This was the first pavlova I have ever made and it turned out perfect first time. The whole family loved it.
From: brownbug78 on Fri 07-Mar-08 10:54:59 Overall rating: 10.0
Because of the sugar content, this a strictly an adults only dessert for you to enjoy on those special occasions when the grandparents have kiddies for the night!



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