Pavlova Bombs With Raspberry Coulis (Printable)
Crisp meringue shells filled with whipped cream, topped with tangy raspberry coulis. An elegant Australian-inspired dessert perfect for special occasions.
# 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 - 200 ml 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
→ Optional Garnishes
12 - Fresh raspberries
13 - Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 230°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a clean bowl, beat egg whites 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 tray, leaving adequate space between each.
05 - Bake for 1 hour until exteriors are crisp and dry. Turn off oven and allow meringues to cool completely inside with door slightly ajar.
06 - Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until raspberries completely break down. Press mixture 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 carve a small cavity in the base of each. Fill each cavity with whipped cream filling.
09 - Generously drizzle raspberry coulis over filled meringues. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately to maintain optimal texture.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- These bite-sized beauties deliver all the elegance of a full Pavlova with zero pressure to perfect a large meringue disc
- The raspberry coulis cuts through the sweet richness like a bright, tangy secret weapon
02 -
- Even a tiny drop of yolk or fat in your egg white bowl will prevent proper whipping, so use glass or metal and make sure everything is impeccably clean
- Humidity is the enemy of meringue, so pick a dry day for best results or run a dehumidifier if you live somewhere tropical
03 -
- Weather affects meringue dramatically, so if it is particularly humid or rainy, add an extra 15 minutes to the baking time
- The slow cooling in the oven is absolutely crucial for achieving that marshmallow center rather than a completely crisp meringue