Using nuts in pavlova meringue
I want to use ground nuts in a pavlova meringue, but I am having difficulty deciding what cooking technique would be best to use - recipes for meringue with nuts added seem to require a higher heat (350f/ 175 C) and shorter cooking time, cooling out of the oven, whereas the traditional pavlova meringue requires a hot oven turned low and cooling completely in oven. I want the base to have the texture of a traditional pavlova, I suspect the other method produces a moister, chewier result, but would like to be sure. Also, if making in the traditional style, should I still add cornflour or will the nuts substitute for the cornflour?
Best Answer
A meringue with nuts in it is called a "japonaise". If you search this, you will see many different recipes for a nutty meringue. All meringues are crunchy in the beginning but become moist when left out or filled, provided they are properly cooked in the beginning. I wouldn't worry about the texture as long as you use the meringues right away or store them properly (wrapped air tight and in a dry place - NO HUMIDITY).
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Why do my pavlovas weep?
If a pavlova weeps too much, it's because the sugar wasn't mixed in properly with the egg whites, or it was too humid in the kitchen. A pavlova weeping will cause the mallow to shrink in size, leading to not only a cracked and collapsed pavlova, but a soft, soggy pavlova too.Why is cornflour added to the meringue for the pavlova?
Our answer. Nigella's pavlovas, such as Lemon Pavlova (from SIMPLY NIGELLA), contain cornflour (cornstarch) in the meringue. The cornflour helps the meringue to stay soft in the centre, to give the contrast of crisp crust and marshmallowy interior.What should the inside of a pavlova be like?
The interior of a properly cooked pavlova should be marshmallowy. It's fine if cracks form in the crust. Cool the meringue: Remove the meringue from the oven and move to a cooling rack.What does vinegar do in pavlova?
Pavlovas are made with very few ingredients \u2013 usually egg whites, sugar, cornstarch, and white wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice (or another acid such as cream of tartar). Vinegar/lemon juice and cornstarch help to stabilize the meringue so that it retains its volume and doesn't collapse.Chestnut Pavlova Mont Blanc Meringues
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