Easter Lemon Pavlova

A stunning pavlova topped with lemon curd cream, meringue nests, chocolate eggs, and candied lemon zest for a festive dessert.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1269.2 kcals 7615.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 155.4 grams 932.1 grams
Fat 70.4 grams 422.4 grams
Protein 9.1 grams 54.8 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
350
g
Caster Sugar
For the meringue
10
g
Cornflour
Level teaspoons
350
g
Caster Sugar
For the lemon curd filling
100
g
Caster Sugar
Plus extra for coating
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
6
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
225
g
450
ml
Fruits
4
piece
4
piece
Lemon Zest
In long thin strips
Other
6
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C and draw a 25cm circle on baking paper.
  • Whisk egg whites until stiff and gradually add sugar until the mixture is stiff and shiny.
  • Mix vinegar and cornflour until smooth and fold into the meringue.
  • Spread half the meringue into a 25cm circle and pipe 10 small nests around the edge with the rest.
  • Bake at 150°C for 90 to 120 minutes, then leave in the turned-off oven until cold.
  • Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and lemon juice over a double boiler, then whisk in butter until thickened.
  • Whisk double cream until thick and swirl it into the cooled lemon curd.
  • Fill the pavlova and nests with the lemon cream and decorate with 30 chocolate mini-eggs.
  • Boil 100ml water with sugar and zest for 3 minutes, then coat in sugar and dry before topping pavlova.