Gourmet Traveller’s mango, macadamia and spiced white chocolate pavlova wreath recipe
01.12.21
Inspired by the flavours of an Australian summer, this stunning pavlova wreath is the perfect festive centrepiece. Begin this recipe the day before.
SERVES 8-10 | PREP TIME 1 HR | COOK 2 HRS 30 mins (PLUS DRYING)
INGREDIENTS
400ml crème fraîche
180gm store-bought lemon curd
240gm mangoes (about 3), peeled and thinly sliced lengthways
280gm (2 cups) macadamias, roasted and coarsely chopped
5 sheets edible gold leaf (optional), to serve
PAVLOVA
6 egg whites
330gm (1½ cups) caster sugar
3 tsp lemon juice
3 tsp cornflour, sifted
SPICED WHITE CHOCOLATE LEAVES
200gm white chocolate, coarsely chopped
¼ tsp finely grated nutmeg
20 round mint leaves
METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 130°C fan-forced and grease a large oven tray. Trace a 27cm-diameter circle on a piece of baking paper, then trace a 15.5cm-diameter circle in centre of first circle. Place, pencil side-down, on the tray (this will be the template for the wreath).
2 For pavlova, whisk egg whites in an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (4 minutes). With motor running, gradually add sugar and whisk until firm and glossy and sugar is dissolved (15 minutes). Fold in lemon juice then fold in cornflour. Spoon out ½ cup meringue in consecutive spoonfuls following the marked outline to form the wreath. Using the back of a spoon, make shallow depressions around the top of the wreath, moving the tip of the spoon, around the edge of the wreath, pushing it in and pulling it back to make the pavlova “thorns”. Bake for 10 minutes at 130°C, then reduce oven to 100°C and bake until pavlova is crisp but not coloured (1½ hours). Turn off oven and cool completely with door ajar (for at least 6 hours or overnight).
3 Meanwhile, to temper chocolate for chocolate leaves, refer to Gourmet Traveller Magazine’s Masterclass on p68 of the December issue. Add grated nutmeg to melted tempered chocolate. Paint back of mint leaves with a pastry brush 1mm thick with spiced chocolate. Place on a wire rack, painted-side up, in the refrigerator until set (30 minutes). Once set, gently peel off leaves and refrigerate in an airtight container until required.
4 To serve, place pavlova on a platter. Spoon swirls of crème fraîche in even portions in the indents around wreath, followed by small spoonfuls of lemon curd. Arrange mango slices on top of wreath and scatter over macadamias. To finish, place mint leaves around wreath and using tweezers carefully place torn sheets of gold leaf, if using.
Note: Before whisking egg whites, wipe bowl and beaters with white vinegar to remove any grease.
Recipe and image: Gourmet Traveller magazine
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