Ingredients

• 4 Egg Whites
• ½ tsp Cream of Tartar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup Super Fine Sugar or Granulated Sugar (blended in food processor) (201 g)
• 2 tsp Cornstarch
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

• 4 Egg Yolks
• ½ cup Sugar (100 g)
• ½ cup freshly squeezed Lemon Juice, strained (120 mL)
• Zest of one Lemon
• ¼ cup unsalted Butter or Dairy Free Alternative, at room temperature

• Powdered Sugar
• Fresh Berries
• Fresh Mint

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in a large bowl and beat with a whisk attachment on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until soft peaks form and the mixture becomes glossy. Add sugar ¼ cup at a time, making sure the previous addition has completely incorporated into the egg white mixture.
3. Beat egg whites for another 7-8 minutes, or until sugar is fully incorporated and stiff peaks form. Gently fold in cornstarch, lemon juice and vanilla extract until just combined.
4. Using a spoon or large cookie scoop, place about ⅓ cup meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between meringues. Lightly oil the back of a clean spoon or scoop and make an indention in the centers of the meringues.
5. Place in the oven and reduce temperature to 250°F. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until edges are set and sound hollow when lightly tapped. Turn off heat and leave meringues in the oven, cracking the door open to allow them to cool.
6. In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest, whisking well to fully incorporate. Place over a pot of simmering water and continue whisking until lemon curd thickens and coats the back of a spoon, 15-20 minutes. Once mixture has thickened, remove from heat and whisk in butter.
7. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a glass bowl. Place plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the curd to avoid forming a skin. Refrigerate until ready to use.
8. To assemble, add a spoonful of chilled curd to the center of each pavlova, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with fresh berries and mint.