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Fairy Bread Pavlova

Whimsical Fairy Bread Pavlova for Sweet Nostalgic Moments

Delight in this Fairy Bread Pavlova, a whimsical Australian dessert that combines crispy meringue with fluffy cream and colorful sprinkles.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Ensure yolks are separated.
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice.
  • 1 cup Caster Sugar Substitute with superfine sugar if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can replace with vanilla bean paste.
For the Ganache and Topping
  • 200 grams White Chocolate Feel free to swap for dark chocolate.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Ensure at least 36% fat content.
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Can be omitted if using sweetened butter.
For the Fairy Bread Cubes
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use salted butter alternatively.
  • 1 slice Madeira Cake Substitute with vanilla sponge cake.
  • 1 teaspoon Pink Food Gel Optional for color.
  • 1 cup 100's & 1000's Sprinkles Use any fun sprinkles you prefer.
Topping
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Can substitute with more vanilla extract.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • heatproof bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Fairy Bread Pavlova
  1. Start by cleaning a mixing bowl with white vinegar.
  2. Whisk the egg whites until medium-stiff peaks form, gradually adding caster sugar.
  3. Blend in the remaining white vinegar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip for another minute.
  4. Preheat your oven to 120°C (250°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  5. Spoon the meringue mixture onto the traced circle on the parchment and form a slight dip.
  6. Bake for 90 minutes until dried out on the outside and slightly cracked.
  7. Turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool completely inside.
  8. While cooling, prepare fairy bread cubes by cutting the Madeira cake into small cubes and dipping them in the glaze.
  9. Make the white chocolate ganache by melting chocolate and heavy cream together until smooth.
  10. Whip the heavy cream with vanilla bean paste and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  11. Transfer the cooled meringue to a platter, drizzle with ganache, pipe on whipped cream, and top with fairy bread cubes.
  12. Slice and serve immediately for best experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Assemble the pavlova with toppings right before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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