Mini Pavlovas with Cinnamon Cream & Caramelized Figs

Ingredients and Directions

Meringue Clouds

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.

3. Gradually add the caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the egg whites. Continue to beat for another 5-10 minutes until you have a glossy texture with stiff peaks.

4. Spoon dollops of the egg white mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use the back of a spoon to create a well in the center of each pavlova, creating a nest-like shape.

5. Place in the preheated oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 250°F. Bake for 1 hour.

6. Turn off the oven and allow the pavlovas to completely cool in the closed oven.

Ingredients

• 4 large egg whites
• 1 cup caster sugar (fine raw sugar)
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla paste

Cinnamon Cream

Directions

1. Pour the milk into a pot with the cinnamon stick and gently bring to a boil.

2. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and cornstarch until pale.

3. Gradually add the warm milk, one ladle at a time, whisking well before each addition.

4. Pour the mixture back into the pan and cook gently on a low heat for about 15 minutes or until thickened, whisking continuously.

    

5. Let cool, place plastic wrap on the top, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Ingredients

• 1 cups whole milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 Tbsp caster sugar
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Caramelized Figs

Directions

1. Wash and dry the figs and slice them in half, lengthwise. Sprinkle with brown sugar.

2. In a nonstick pan over medium heat add butter until melted. Then place the figs flesh-side down in the pan to caramelize.

3. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and flip after 1-2 minutes. Pro tip, make sure you watch carefully so the fruit does not burn!

4. As the final step, assemble the pavlovas with a dollop of cinnamon cream and a few caramelized figs in the center of each meringue cloud. Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 6-8 figs, sliced in half
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 squeeze of lemon