Caramelized Orange Pavlova with Blood Orange Curd
This flavorful citrus dessert is an elegant way to end any meal.
Orange Curd
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 135 g (⅔ cup) caster sugar
- 1 blood orange, zested and juiced
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Directions
- For the orange curd, place the eggs, granulated sugar, orange juice and zest to the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1, start the machine and slowly increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 5 minutes. Reduce the speed to Variable 1, remove the lid plug and add the chilled butter.
- Blend for 15 seconds or until butter is incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover and chill until set (about 4 hours).
Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 300 ml (1¼ cup) double cream
- 60 g (½ cup) icing sugar
Directions
- For the whipped cream, place the heavy cream and powdered sugar into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 2 and start the machine. Blend for about 45 seconds or until the mixture has achieved soft peaks.
Caramelized Blood Oranges
Ingredients
- 2 blood oranges, peeled and segmented
- 100 g (½ cup) pistachios
- 1 sprig thyme
Directions
- To make the caramelized blood oranges, place the segments onto a baking sheet and dust with powdered sugar.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler of the oven and broil until the sugar starts to caramelize.
- To assemble, place the meringue nest on a plate and distribute the cream and then the curd mixture evenly over the center of the nests.
- Garnish with the orange segment, pistachios and thyme leaves.
Nutrition Information
| Serving Size | 1 serving |
| Amount Per Servings | |
| Calories | 260 |
| Total Fat | 19 |
| Saturated Fat | 9 |
| Cholesterol | 85 |
| Sodium | 25 |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20 |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 |
| Sugars | 6 |
| Protein | 5 |