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Citrus Pavlova

Recipe by JustInCooking

A romantic pavlova for Valentine's Day, composed of a heart-shaped meringue, a silky, airy lemon cream, and decorated with blood orange and grapefruit segments. Crunchy, tangy and fruity, perfect for impressing your partner.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
5h 40m
Prep
2h
Cook
55m
Cleanup
8h 35m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$11.80
Per serving:$1.97

Critical Success Points

  • Achieve a firm meringue (bird’s beak) before piping
  • Slow bake at 95 °C then complete drying to avoid moisture
  • Cool the lemon cream to 35‑37 °C before adding the butter
  • Do not over‑mix the lemon mousse with the whipped cream
  • Use well‑drained segments to avoid softening the meringue

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw egg whites carefully to avoid any risk of salmonella.
  • Be careful of burns when cooking the lemon cream over the heat.
  • Use kitchen gloves or a thick cloth when handling the small serrated knife to peel citrus.

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