Pavlova Grazing Platter
A practical Pavlova Grazing Platter with crisp meringue nests, fresh fruit, and toppings served separately for easy assembly and transport.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg whites
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons corn flour
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons icing sugar
- 200 g milk chocolate
- ⅓ cup heavy cream for ganache
- Salted caramel sauce
- 1 mango
- 3 passionfruit
- 2 kiwifruits
- 125 g blueberries
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Sliced pistachios
- Sliced almonds
Instructions
- Bake meringue at low temperature until dry and cool completely
- Whip cream with icing sugar to soft peaks
- Prepare fruit by slicing and placing in a separate bowl or plate
- Arrange meringue nests around the edge of a serving platter
- Place fruit in the center on a smaller plate to catch juices
- Keep sauces and toppings in separate containers until serving
- Let guests assemble their own pavlova with desired toppings
Notes
- Keep wet and dry ingredients separate for transport
- Use store-bought meringue nests for convenience and stability
- Do not overwhip cream as it becomes grainy
- Assemble just before serving to maintain texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45