A classic pav is always a good idea! But, for something special try this Kirsten Tibballs Coffee Christmas Pavlova
INGREDIENTS
Pavlova
Vegetable oil spray, for greasing
150 g egg whites
Pinch of cream of tartar
200 g caster sugar
20 g cornflour, sieved
INSTRUCTIONS
Pavlova
- Heat the oven to 115°C, fan forced.
- Grease a 160mm ring with oil spray, then place it onto a lined baking tray.
- Place the egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and begin to whip.
- Once the egg whites become foamy, gradually stream in the sugar while continuing to whip.
- When the meringue reaches a firm peak, add the cornflour and whisk to combine.
- Transfer approximately half of the meringue into the prepared ring. Use the back of a spoon to spread it up the sides of
the ring. Add the remaining meringue and smooth the surface into an even layer. - Gently lift and remove the ring. If required, tidy up the sides of the meringue.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, then turn off the oven, leave the door ajar, and allow the pavlova to cool
completely. - Once cool, store in an airtight container until required.
INGREDIENTS
Coffee Cream
4 g gold gelatine sheets, or 2 sheets of gelatine
150 g fresh cream (A)
35 g caster sugar
10 g vanilla bean paste
30 ml coffee, Jura Espresso
235 g fresh cream (B)
INSTRUCTIONS
Coffee Cream
- Soak the gelatine in a bowl of ice water for approximately 5 minutes. Gently squeeze to remove any excess water, then
set aside until required. - Place the cream (A), sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, use the espresso function on the Jura Coffee Machine to produce 30ml of espresso.
- Add the pre-soaked gelatine, followed by the espresso, to the hot cream and mix to combine.
- Lastly, add the cream (B) and stir to incorporate.
- Cover the surface of the coffee cream with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 6 hours.
INGREDIENTS
Caramel
100g fresh cream 35% fat
pinch of salt
15 g liquid glucose
90 g caster sugar
40 g unsalted butter
INSTRUCTIONS
Caramel
- Place the cream and salt in a saucepan and bring it to a boil, then set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, warm the glucose over medium heat.
- Gradually add the sugar to the glucose and allow it to dissolve and caramelise to a
golden amber colour. - Reduce to low heat, add the butter followed by the hot cream and mix to combine.
- Strain the caramel into a bowl, cover the surface with plastic wrap, and allow it to cool
completely at room temperature.
Chocolate Curls
Ingredients
200g good-quality dark chocolate
Method - Temper the chocolate by placing it into a microwave-safe plastic bowl and heating in 30-second increments, stirring in
between. Once you have 50% solids and 50% liquid, stir vigorously until completely melted. - On a marble workbench, spread the tempered chocolate into a thin layer.
- Once the chocolate is just set to touch, use a large metal scraper to create chocolate curls.
INGREDIENTS
Toffee
150g caster sugar
20g unsalted butter
INSTRUCTIONS
Toffee
- Heat the sugar in a saucepan until it completely dissolves and caramelizes.
- Remove from the heat, add the butter and mix to combine.
- Pour the toffee over a sheet of baking paper and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cooled, immediately assemble the pavlova.
ASSEMBLY
- Place the pavlova on a serving plate.
- Whisk the prepared coffee cream until firm, then spoon it on top of the pavlova.
- Pipe or drizzle the caramel on top of the coffee cream.
- Break the toffee into shards.
- Decorate the pavlova with chocolate curls and toffee shards.
- Serve immediately.