Pavlova Recipe
sweet potato, maple, cinnamon, coconut sorbet, date & tamarind caramel, oat brittle
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Ingredients
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Pavlova Base
Sweet Potato Filling
Date & Tamarind Caramel
Coconut Sorbet
Oat Brittle
Method
Pavlova Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Whip Egg Whites
In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- 3
Add Sugar
Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, whisking on high speed until the mixture is glossy and forms stiff peaks.
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix together the cornstarch and vinegar. Add this mixture to the egg whites along with the vanilla extract and gently fold to combine.
- 5
Shape Pavlova
Spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a circular shape about 9 inches in diameter with a slight well in the center.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool completely inside the oven.
Sweet Potato Filling Preparation
- 7
Cook Sweet Potatoes
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes. Boil in a pot of water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- 8
Mash Sweet Potatoes
In a bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes with maple syrup and ground cinnamon until smooth.
Date & Tamarind Caramel Preparation
- 9
Blend Caramel Ingredients
In a blender, combine the pitted dates, tamarind paste, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water if necessary to achieve a pourable consistency.
Coconut Sorbet Preparation
- 10
Combine Sorbet Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, sugar, and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved.
- 11
Freeze Sorbet
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, or pour into a dish and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until set.
Oat Brittle Preparation
- 12
Prepare Oat Brittle
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Add rolled oats and mix until well combined.
- 13
Bake Oat Brittle
Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool and break into pieces.