Pavlova Bombs With Raspberry Coulis (Printable)

Crisp meringue shells with marshmallow centers, filled with sweetened cream and drizzled with tangy raspberry sauce for an elegant dessert experience.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meringue Bombs

01 - 4 large egg whites, room temperature
02 - 1 cup caster sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Whipped Cream Filling

06 - 3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled
07 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Raspberry Coulis

09 - 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ To Serve

12 - Fresh raspberries for garnish
13 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 230°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add caster sugar one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar is completely dissolved.
03 - Gently fold cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract into the meringue mixture until just combined.
04 - Spoon or pipe small mounds approximately golf ball-sized onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing well apart.
05 - Bake for 1 hour until crisp on the outside. Turn off the oven and let meringues cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.
06 - Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until raspberries break down. Press through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Refrigerate until chilled.
07 - Whisk heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form.
08 - Once meringues are completely cool, carefully cut a small cavity in the base of each and fill with whipped cream.
09 - Drizzle generously with chilled raspberry coulis. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately for optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture contrast alone is worth it, crisp shell giving way to marshmallow fluff inside
  • They look fancy enough for dinner parties but come together in under 90 minutes mostly hands-off
  • The raspberry coulis cuts through the sweet cream like a bright tangy knife
02 -
  • Humidity is meringues worst enemy, pick a dry day or your crisp shells might turn sad and sticky
  • The cooling in the oven step is absolutely non-negotiable, rushing this causes cracks and collapsed centers
03 -
  • Wipe your mixing bowl with lemon juice before starting to remove any trace grease that could ruin your whites
  • If you do not have a piping bag, use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off, works just as well

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