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Clementine Curd Pavlova

5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

  • 6 egg white
  • ½ teaspoon white vinegar
  • 330 grams castor sugar sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cornflour sifted
  • 1 pinch cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Clementine Curd

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 eggs
  • 1 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoon clementine zest
  • ¼ cup clementine juice
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp butter cubed

For Serving

  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 4 fresh clementines
  • 6 mint sprigs

Instructions 

  • To make the pavlova, preheat the oven to 120ºC and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on a medium speed until frothy.
  • Add all the sugar one teaspoon at a time while continuously whisking.
  • Increase the speed and whisk until stiff peaks are reached.
  • Sprinkle overtop the cornflour, vanilla essence, and vinegar.
  • Fold together to combine.
  • Spoon the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and shape with a palette knife forming a small nest on top.
  • Turn oven down to 100ºC and place the baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven.
  • Bake the meringue for one hour and then turn the oven off leaving the the meringue in the oven for another five hours.

Clementine Curd

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch and sugar.
  • Add the eggs and egg yolks to the sugar mixture and whisk well.
  • Add the clementine and lemon juice, and the clementine zest and blend together.
  • Add the butter and place the saucepan over a medium heat.
  • Whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and boils (should take about 7 - 10 minutes).
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool until cold (2 - 3 hours)

Assembling the Clementine Curd Pavlova

  • Place the whipped cream on top of the cooled meringue.
  • Top with a thick layer of clementine curd.
  • Generously add clementine segments and sprigs of mint and enjoy!
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