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blood orange pavlova recipe - A beautiful blood orange pavlova topped with red citrus segments and whipped cream on a white platter.

Blood Orange Pavlova

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A stunning winter dessert featuring a crisp meringue base, silky whipped cream, and a vibrant blood orange curd with fresh segments.

  • Total Time: PT5H15M
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 large egg whites, room temperature
250g superfine (caster) sugar
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch
300ml heavy whipping cream
3 blood oranges (Moro or Tarocco)
100g blood orange curd
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a perfectly clean glass bowl, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Step 3: Gradually add the superfine sugar one tablespoon at a time, whisking on high speed until the mixture is thick, glossy, and no longer feels gritty between your fingers.
Step 4: Gently fold in the white vinegar and cornstarch using a rubber spatula to stabilize the meringue.
Step 5: Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a circle about 8 inches wide with a slight dip in the center.
Step 6: Place in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 250°F (120°C). Bake for 90 minutes until the outside is firm.
Step 7: Turn off the oven and allow the meringue to cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Step 8: While the meringue cools, peel and segment two of the blood oranges, removing all pith.
Step 9: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Step 10: Carefully transfer the cooled meringue to a serving plate and fill the center with the whipped cream.
Step 11: Drizzle the blood orange curd over the cream and arrange the fresh orange segments on top. Garnish with mint.

Notes

Always use room temperature eggs for the best volume in your meringue. Ensure your bowl is completely free of grease.

  • Prep Time: PT45M
  • Cook Time: PT1H30M
  • Category: Desserts & Baking
  • Cuisine: Australian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 342 kcal
  • Sugar: 48g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg