Pink Peppercorn Pavlova With Strawberries, Vanilla

Name: Pink Peppercorn Pavlova With Strawberries, Vanilla Cream, And Basil Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 4 large egg whites, room temperature; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns, lightly crushed; 1 (1-pint) basket strawberries, hulled; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 cup chilled whipping cream; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 (1-pint) basket strawberries, hulled, quartered; Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup light corn syrup
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon pink peppercorns, lightly crushed
1 (1-pint) basket strawberries, hulled
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup chilled whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 (1-pint) basket strawberries, hulled, quartered
Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

1
Blanch 1/3 cup basil leaves in small saucepan of boiling water 30 seconds. Drain, then transfer basil to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain; squeeze out excess water from basil. Puree basil with corn syrup in blender. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to develop. Bring basil syrup to room temperature, then strain through sieve into small bowl.
2
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 275u00b0. Firmly trace six 21/2-inch circles on parchment paper, then invert onto baking sheet. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl to soft peaks. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating to medium-firm peaks. Mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch in small bowl. Gradually beat sugar-cornstarch mixture into meringue; continue beating until very stiff. Beat in white wine vinegar. Fold in peppercorns. Divide meringue between circles; spread to fill completely. Bake until outside is dry, about 25 minutes. Turn oven off and open door just slightly. Let meringues cool in oven until completely dry, about 1 hour. DO AHEAD:
3
Puree berries and sugar in blender until smooth.
4
Place cream and sugar in medium bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Using electric mixer, beat cream to soft peaks. do ahead Coulis and vanilla cream can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.
5
Place small dollop of vanilla cream in center of each of 6 plates. Spoon circle of strawberry coulis around vanilla cream. Top each with 1 meringue. Spoon generous amount of vanilla cream atop meringues. Top with quartered strawberries and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle basil syrup over and serve.

625

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 4 large egg whites, room temperature, 1 cup sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Pink Peppercorn Pavlova With Strawberries, Vanilla Cream, And Basil Syrup falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pink Peppercorn Pavlova With Strawberries, Vanilla Cream, And Basil Syrup

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