Pavlovas with Mixed Berries

Name: Pavlovas with Mixed Berries
Yield: makes 6
Ingredients: 2 large egg whites; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; Pinch of salt; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 4 1/2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting; 1 1/2 cups crème fraîche; 2 cups assorted berries, such as golden raspberries and red currants

January 24, 2012

Meringues are baked on very low heat so they stay perfectly white. It’s a good idea to check them periodically to make sure they don’t take on color. To test if the meringues are done, try lifting one off the parchment—if it comes away easily, it is ready; if not, continue baking, checking every five minutes. Moisture will cause meringues to soften, so avoid making them on particularly humid days.

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