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Peach Melba Pavlova with Caramel Sauce

Peach Melba Pavlova with Caramel Sauce is a great summertime dessert with crispy meringue layered with fresh peaches, raspberries, and caramel sauce.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword desserts, melba, pavlova, peach, raspberry
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 536kcal
Author Barb

Ingredients

For the Meringues

  • 4 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 cup sugar

For the Bourbon Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Butter 4 Tbsps or 1/2 stick
  • ½ cup Half-and-half
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
  • 1 Pinch Of Sea Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Bourbon

For the Whipping Cream

  • 3 cups whipping cream
  • cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

To Assemble the Pavlova

  • 3 large peaches sliced (I leave the skins on; prettier that way)
  • 4 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

To Make the Meringues

  • Beat egg whites until frothy. Add salt and cream of tartar, beating until stiff. Gradually add sugar continuing to beat until the meringue is stiff and glossy.
  • Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and trace 3 circles with cake pan, each 8 or 9 inches in diameter.
  • Spread the meringue evenly over the circles and bake at 250 degrees for 35-50 minutes, or until the meringues are pale gold and still pliable. Remove from the oven and carefully peel the paper from the bottom.
  • Place on cake racks to dry. The meringues may be made the night before.

To Make the Bourbon Caramel Sauce

  • Mix all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-low to medium heat.
  • Cook while whisking gently for 5 to 7 minutes until sauce thickens; remove from heat and allow to cool.

To Make the Whipped Cream

  • Chill bowl and beaters. Put whipping cream into bowl and beat until thick; add the sugar and vanilla and continue beating until thick and soft peaks form.

To Assemble the Pavlova

  • Slice the peaches and combine them with the brown sugar and lemon juice. Allow to sit; stirring occasionally.
  • Smear a bit of the caramel sauce on a serving plate to hold the bottom meringue layer in place. Place meringue layer on top of sauce.
  • Drizzle meringue with some caramel sauce. Spread 1/3 of whipped cream over caramel.
  • Arrange a third of both peaches and raspberries on top of the whipped cream.
  • Repeat two more times. Meringue, caramel, whipped cream and fruit.
  • Once all three layers are complete drizzle more caramel over entire pavlova. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Best if eaten the same day it's made.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 1405IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 0.5mg