Ingredients
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For the Pavlova:
- 6 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch of fine salt
- 1¼ cups sugar
For the Rosé Syrup:
- 1 cup rosé wine
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split
For the Topping:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons rosé wine
- 2 cups hulled and sliced strawberries
- Mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
For the Pavlova:
- Preheat the oven to 275°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt at medium speed until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes.
- Increase the speed to medium-high and beat in the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, until the meringue is stiff and glossy, about 6 minutes.
- Using a large spoon, dollop the meringue onto the baking sheet, forming a circle. Make an impression in the center of the meringue.
- Bake for 1½ hours. Turn off the oven, keep the door closed, and allow the meringue to cool completely in the oven, about 1 hour. It will be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
For the Rosé Syrup:
- While the pavlova is baking, make the syrup by combining the wine and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add in the halved vanilla bean and continue to cook the mixture over medium-low heat until it is reduced by half and thick and syrupy. Cool to room temperature before serving.
To Serve:
- Place the pavlova on a serving plate or cake stand.
- Place the heavy cream in your stand mixer and beat on medium-high speed until it begins to thicken.
- Add in the powdered sugar and wine and beat until the cream is thickened and airy. Spoon the whipped cream into the center of the pavlova.
- Toss the strawberries in half of the rosé syrup. Spoon them over the top of the whipped cream and pavlova.
- Garnish with mint sprigs and a generous drizzle of the remaining rosé syrup. Serve immediately.