RECIPES - DESSERTS AND SWEETS

PAVLOVA

Pavlova is an iconic Australian meringue-based dessert, believed to have been created in honor of the Russian ballet dancer, Ánna Pávlova, during one of her tours to Australia and New Zealand in the 1920’s. Pavlova has a crisp crunchy shell, while the interior remains soft and moist with a marshmallowy texture.

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH GROUND ALMONDS

6 large eggs, separated

1 cup unsalted butter, softened ¹⁄³ cup sugar

8 ounces dark chocolate, melted on top of a double boiler and cooled for 5mins

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1¼ cups ground almonds

Serves 4-6

6 egg whites

Pinch of cream of tartar 1½ cups ultra-fine sugar Whipped cream, for serving

Fresh tropical fruit (passionfruit, kiwifruit, strawberries), for serving

1.Assemble Mixer with wire whip .

2.Using Aerate/Whip setting, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.

3.Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until meringue is smooth, thick and glossy.

4.Draw a 10" (25cm) circle onto baking paper and place onto baking tray.

5.Spread the pavlova mixture onto circle, keeping the shape round and even. Smooth the top and sides.

6.Bake in preheated 250ºF (120ºC) oven for 1-1½ hours, turn the oven off, open oven door slightly and allow the pavlova to cool in the oven.

7.When cool, carefully slide the pavlova from the baking paper onto a serving plate. Decorate with whipped cream and fresh tropical fruit.

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1.Assemble Mixer with wire whip .

2.Using Aerate/Whip setting, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.

3.Transfer egg whites into a bowl and return the mixing bowl to the Mixer.

4.Assemble Mixer with scraper beater.

5.Using Cream/Beat setting, cream butter and sugar until light and pale. Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well between each addition, then add chocolate and vanilla.

6.Using the Fold/Knead setting, fold in ground almonds until combined, then fold in egg whites.

7.Pour batter into a lightly greased and base lined 8" (20cm) spring form pan.

8.Bake in a preheated 400ºF (200ºC) oven for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

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Breville BEM800XL manual Recipes Desserts and Sweets, Pavlova, Flourless Chocolate Cake with Ground Almonds
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BEM800XL specifications

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