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Home » Recipes » Breakfast/Brunch » Mini Pavlovas for Four with Lemon Curd

Mini Pavlovas for Four with Lemon Curd

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An amazing lemon curd pavlova recipe!I’ve had lemons on the brain lately. I mean, it’s hard not to with a backyard lemon tree brimming with possibilities in the form of bright yellow orbs of deliciousness.

Coming from the midwest where a lemon means a trip to the grocery store, I just can’t bear to waste a single one. Our kitchen has been positively overflowing with lemon desserts these days. So much so that I had to invite some friends over to help me eat them all, including the mini pavlovas with lemon curd recipe you find below. But that’s a story for a different day or a different blog post at least!

Looks divine! The best lemon curd recipe with mini pavlovas to put it on!

 

An amazing pavlovas with lemon curd recipe!

 

Have you ever had Pavlovas? If not, you are seriously missing out! Pavlovas are baked meringue that has a deliciously crisp outer crust and a perfectly marshmallowy inner. They are easy to make and absolutely impressive when served with any number of sauces, curds, and fruits. That means they are easy to do seasonally if you are looking for a dessert for your next dinner party! Pavlovas can be one large meringue that is cut up to serve, or you can take a page from my book and make individual mini Pavlovas for each of your guests.
An amazing lemon curd pavlova recipe!
An amazing lemon curd pavlova recipe!
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Mini Pavlovas with Lemon Curd

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Pavlovas are little puffs of baked meringue. They are lightly crunchy on the outside and soft and marshmallowy on the inside. These mini pavlovas are topped with the best lemon curd recipe you will ever find.

  • Author: Kelly Egan
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop + Oven
  • Cuisine: Russian

Ingredients

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For the pavlovas:

  • 2/3 cup superfine sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 large egg whites at room temperature for 30 minutes
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

For the lemon curd: (makes extra)

  • 1/3 cup lemon juice, about 2 lemons
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch table salt
  • Berries for serving

Instructions

Make the pavlovas:

  1. Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  2. Beat the whites and salt using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add water (whites will loosen) and beat until whites again hold soft peaks. Increase speed to medium-high and add the sugar mixture 1 tablespoon at a time, continuing 1 minute after all sugar is added. Add vinegar and beat at high speed until meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
  3. Using a spoon or a spatula drop meringue on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and use the back of a spoon to make a crater to put the curd and fruit in.
  4. Bake at 300°F using convection oven or on the middle rack of a normal oven for 45 minutes, until pale golden and a thin crust forms (inside will still be soft). Turn oven off and prop the door open slightly with a wooden spoon. Let cool for one hour. Serve the same day with lemon curd (recipe below) and fresh berries. Meringue can also be frozen for up to two days if wrapped well in plastic wrap. Thaw before serving.

Make the lemon curd:

  1. Heat lemon juice over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk eggs and yolk in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the sugar. While whisking, slowly pour hot lemon juice into the eggs. Return to saucepan and cook over medium heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until mixture registers 170 degrees and coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Remove pan from heat and stir in butter. Once melted, stir in cream, vanilla, and salt.
  4. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh strainer and pour over pavlovas. The curd is able to be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, just cover with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.

Notes

Pavlovas Adapted from Epicurious

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February 25, 2015  •  Filed Under: Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Gluten Free Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipes 25 Comments

Comments

  1. ahealthier fitterme says

    February 25, 2015 at 8:54 am

    lemon curd is one of my favorite things in the world… will definitely try this combo.. thanks for sharing your beautiful recipe Kelly ;o)

    Reply
    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:49 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  2. Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says

    February 25, 2015 at 8:57 am

    Your photos are stunning and that tablet! WOW!

    Reply
    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:49 am

      Thanks so much Rachel!

      Reply
  3. Leanna Ranieri says

    February 25, 2015 at 10:18 am

    OH MY! I want to try that Pavlova and that HP??? I need one, stat! Wish I was able to try one out!

    Reply
    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:49 am

      I hope you get a chance to try them both!

      Reply
  4. Heather Sander says

    February 25, 2015 at 10:18 am

    What a GREAT tablet/computer! I need something like that.

    also, Lemon Curd mmmmm!

    Reply
    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:49 am

      It’s so useful! I can’t believe it took so long for something like this to come out to the market – it’s like a tablet on steroids!

      Reply
  5. Chrissy says

    February 25, 2015 at 10:50 am

    I had never been a fan of lemon desserts until recently. This looks amazing…and your photos are gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:48 am

      Thanks Chrissy! I feel the same way – for me it was moving to a place that had a lemon tree in the back yard that spurred the change.

      Reply
  6. Carla (@charliesue) says

    February 25, 2015 at 11:04 am

    LOVE the pavlovas and LOVE that X360! What a brilliant little machine- I totally agree that the four modes make it extra perfect for things like blogging and recipe development. <3

    Reply
    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:48 am

      Thanks Carla! I feel like every time I use my x360 I find a different feature that has completely streamlined my blogging!

      Reply
  7. suki says

    February 25, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    I’ve not had pavlovas, but I do love meringues, so it sounds like something I’d love. 🙂 And that X360 sure is nifty.

    Reply
    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:47 am

      If you love meringues, I feel like Pavlova is meringue at it’s best! You should definitely try them!

      Reply
  8. Jessica at Team Wiking says

    February 25, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    These look SO delicious! We already devoured all of your apple butter, btw. My most favorite thing about the x360 are the different modes. Love to browse in tablet and work in laptop!

    jessica
    http://teamwiking.com

    Reply
    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Thanks Jessica! I agree! It’s so unique and so helpful for all my blogging needs!

      Reply
  9. Kelly @ Life made Sweeter says

    February 26, 2015 at 3:31 am

    These pavlovas are so adorable! I love lemon desserts! I would be tempted to eat the lemon curd by the spoonful 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:46 am

      I ABSOLUTELY think that the spoonful is really the best way to eat lemon curd! It’s so delicious! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Julia says

    February 26, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    These seriously look amazing. Your pictures are beautiful too!

    Reply
    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:46 am

      Thanks Julia!

      Reply
  11. Breanna Sheffield says

    March 3, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    lemon curd anything 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      March 3, 2015 at 6:51 pm

      RIGHT!? 🙂

      Reply
  12. Robyn Gleason says

    March 16, 2015 at 5:01 am

    Gorgeous pics, Kelly. I’m a huge fan of lemon as well and when you combine them with berries – well, there’s really nothing better, is there?
    I’m visiting from Bam’s Kitchen this morning – such a pleasure to visit your beautiful blog. I’ll be back often. I need these pics in my email so I’m a new subscriber. Have a great day!

    Reply
  13. Julie says

    January 25, 2017 at 4:06 am

    The lemon curd is TO die for!
    Serving up these little beauties tomorrow for Australia day gathering ???

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      January 25, 2017 at 6:19 am

      Yay! So glad to hear it!!! Enjoy!

      Reply

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