Strawberry Kiwi Pavlova

Elmotoo's Note:

A simple recipe dressed up! Developed for RSC #14. I used Creme Fraiche #83813 for the creme fraiche.

• Total Time: 2 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

Meringue

• 3 egg whites , room temperature
• 1 pinch cream of tartar
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Cream filling

• ½ cup marshmallow creme
• ½ cup creme fraiche
• 1 cup whipping cream

Toppings

• 1 kiwi fruit , peeled & sliced thinly
• 1 cup sliced strawberry
• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries , minced
• 2 tablespoons nutella

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 275°F
2. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form, adding sugar 1TB at a time. Beat in vanilla.
3. On foil or parchment lined baking sheet, spread meringue into a 10" circle, pushing up edges to form a well in the middle. Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until firm to the touch. Turn off oven & leave meringue inside to dry.
4. Remove meringue to a serving platter.
5. While cream is whipping, combine marshmallow creme & creme fraiche. Fold in whipped cream. Spread this mixture over the cooled meringue.
6. Decoratively arrange the sliced kiwi & strawberries. Drizzle nutella over top & sprinkle with dried cranberries.

Reviews

[Chef Jean]

This is my favorite RSC #14 entry (that I tried at least ;))! I am so glad I went ahead and made this! The creamy filling was perfect, just the right amount of sweet. The fruit was delicious, but I would have used more than the recipe stated and the nutella on top was the best part! I will use less sugar and vanilla in the meringue next time, but that is just a personal preferance :) Good luck in the contest!