Meringue-based desserts such as pavlova or Ile Flottante are both perfect endings to an Easter dinner
When I think of Easter, I think of meringues. Soft, gooey confections floating in a sea of custard, or a pavlova. They are the perfect ending to your Easter dinner .Pavlova was, as the story goes, invented in New Zealand Australia to honour the great ballerina Anna Pavlova. The billowy meringue was supposed to represent her airy white skirt as she danced the dying swan. No, say the Australians, it was our idea.
With all meringues, you must start with a super clean bowl and preferably room-temperature egg whites. Use fine granulated sugar if it is available. Measure out 4 egg whites, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp cream of tartar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp white vinegar and 1 tsp cornstarch. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If you want a perfect 8-inch or 9-inch round, draw the circle on the back of the parchment paper. Otherwise go freehand, which often looks more fun.
With electric beaters, start beating the egg whites with the salt and cream of tartar until they become foamy. Slowly drizzle in the sugar, beating constantly. The egg whites should be so thick they stand in stiff peaks. Add the vinegar, then sift in the cornstarch and briefly beat it into the mixture. Using a large spoon, dollop individual meringues onto the parchment paper or make your 9-inch round. Scoop the sides higher, as you will fill the centre of the round with fruit and cream.
The other magnificent meringue is Ile Flottante, an old French dessert that I was recently served and fell in love with all over again. Very light, it is the perfect finish to your Easter dinner. Also called Floating Islands, the meringues are poached and served on top of crème anglaise. The meringue mixture is the same as above, but without the vinegar and cornstarch. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and spoon about ¼ cup meringue mixture into the water. Poach about 2 minutes a side, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on parchment paper. They will deflate.
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