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MAKE THE PAVLOVA AND THE CREAM:
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Preheat the oven to 200u00b0F with two racks centered.
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Trace a 9-inch circle on each of 2 pieces of parchment paper.
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Turn over, and use each piece to line a baking sheet.
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Set aside.
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Place egg whites in the clean bowl (copper, if possible) of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
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Beat on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
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Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar; beat to combine.
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Gradually add remaining 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until whites are very stiff and glossy.
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Add 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat just until combined.
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Divide batter between the traced circles, and use an icing spatula or rubber spatula to spread evenly to the edges of the circles.
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Place baking sheets on separate racks in the oven, and bake about 3 1/2 hours, switching the upper and lower sheets every 30 minutes.
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When fully cooked, the meringues should be white and dried and crisp on the outside, yet soft and somewhat chewy inside; test by tapping the center lightly with a fork.
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Remove from oven, and let cool completely on baking sheets.
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Combine cream, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar in a chilled metal bowl; whip until cream is stiff but soft.
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Place one meringue on a serving plate, and spread 3/4 of the whipped cream over it.
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Scatter half of the berries over, and place the second meringue on top.
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Spoon remaining cream onto the center of the meringue, and heap remaining berries on top.
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Dust the top with confectioners' sugar.
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Slice the vacherin with a thin sharp knife, and serve immediately with red raspberry sauce on the side.
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RED RASPBERRY SAUCE:
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Combine raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a small nonreaactive saucepan over low heat.
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Cook until berries release their juice an just start to break down, about 5 minutes.
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Use a rubber spatula to press berries through a fine sieve; discard solids.
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Let cool, and refrigerate until ready to use.