Thursday, July 8, 2010
Mini- Pavlova with Fresh Berries
One of my very favorite desserts came from a friend from New Zealand that I met in graduate school: the pavlova. Pavlova is a wonderful sweetened and baked meringue made mostly with whipped egg whites and sugar and a little bit of vanilla, vinegar, and cornstarch. It's named after Russian ballet dancer, Anna Pavlova. It’s usually topped with whipped cream and fresh fruits. This lovely crunchy yet delicate dessert looks stunning but doesn’t really cut cleanly. I thought a miniature version might be easier to eat.