Tropical Pavlova with Passion Fruit Curd

Chavi Feldman Chavi Feldman
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This dessert was born out of testing, tweaking, and a little bit of curiosity. I wanted something light and festive for Pesach that still felt special, and this coconut pavlova hit all the right notes. Crisp on the outside, marshmallow-soft on the inside, and filled with tangy passion fruit curd, delicate lychees, and fresh tropical fruit, it’s a dessert that looks impressive yet still feels completely at home on the Pesach table.

2h 10-12
Medium Vegetarian Pescatarian Gluten Free Passover Parve

Contains: Egg

Directions

Prepare the Tropical Pavlova

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit (120 degrees Celsius) and place a rack in the lower-middle position.

  2. Trace a 10-inch (26 centimeter) circle onto a sheet of Gefen Parchment Paper. Flip it over and place it on a baking sheet.

  3. Place the egg whites and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until soft

    peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until the meringue

    is thick, glossy, and holds stiff peaks. Sprinkle with potato starch, add lemon

    juice, and gently fold to combine. Fold in the coconut carefully, keeping as much air in the mixture as possible.

  4. Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a 10-inch

    (26-centimeter) circle, building up the sides to about two and 1/2 to three inches (six to seven and 112 centimeters) high to create a wide, shallow well in the center. Smooth the outside lightly while leaving soft swirls for texture. Alternatively, draw eight circles connected to each other on parchment paper. Pipe egg white mixture onto each of the eight circles, creating a small well in the middle of each (as pictured here).

  5. Bake for one and 1/2 hours, until the exterior is dry and crisp. If the well puffs up during baking, gently press down the center with the back of a spoon about halfway through baking, once the surface has just set.

  6. Turn the oven off, prop the door open slightly, and allow the pavlova to cool

    completely inside the oven for at least one hour, or overnight, to prevent cracking and collapse. Make sure to keep the oven door propped open so no moisture or

    humidity gets trapped in the oven, as that can make the meringue get soggy.

Prepare the Passion Fruit Curd

  1. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl until smooth and slightly lightened. Add the passion fruit pulp, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt, and whisk until fully combined.

  2. Set the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Cook the curd slowly, stirring constantly with a

    silicone spatula or whisk, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and a finger drawn through it leaves a clear line.

  3. Remove the curd from heat and allow to cool slightly. Cover with plastic wrap

    pressed directly onto the surface and refrigerate until fully chilled. The curd will thicken further as it cools.

  4. Spoon a generous layer of passion fruit curd onto cooled pavlova, spreading it

    evenly within the wells. Mound the fruit on top of the curd and finish with a

    light drizzle of passion fruit pulp. Serve immediately.

Credits

Tips:
Feel free to use fruits of your choice such as strawberries, blueberries, red currants, yellow dragon fruit, kumquats, and gooseberries as shown here.

Notes:
The pavlova shell can be baked a day in advance and stored uncovered in a dry place. The passion fruit curd can be prepared up to three days ahead and refrigerated. Prepare the
fruit filling and assemble the pavlova shortly before serving.

Description:
Styling and Photography by Chay Berger
Food Prep by Leah Hamaoui

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