Berry pavlova cheesecakes
A berry cheesecake filling sits atop a crisp meringue nest in this impressive dessert.
- 1 hr cooking
- Makes 6 Item
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Ingredients
Berry pavlova cheesecakes
- 2 egg whites
- 1/3 cup (80ml) boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 cup (330g) caster sugar
- 250 gram cream cheese
- 250 gram cottage cheese
- 1 cup (160g) icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup (190g) yoghurt
- 2 cup (150g) frozen mixed berries
Method
Berry pavlova cheesecakes
- 1Preheat oven to 150°C (130°C fan-forced). Grease and line two oven trays with baking paper; mark three 8cm-diameter circles on each tray.
- 2Combine egg whites, the water, cream of tartar and sugar in medium, deep, heatproof bowl. Stand bowl over medium saucepan of barely simmering water (water should not touch bottom of bowl). Beat with electric mixer about 12 minutes or until mixture is stiff and glossy.
- 3Divide mixture among circles; shape into nests. Bake 1 hour; cool in oven with door ajar
- 4Make filling by beating cheeses, sifted icing sugar and extract in medium bowl with electric mixer until combined; fold in yoghurt and half the berries. Refrigerate 2 hours.
- 5Gently press top of each meringue nest to make a small hollow. Divide filling among meringues; top with berries. Serve dusted with a little sifted icing sugar, if desired.