Matcha Infused Pavlova with Fresh Fruit

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 - 2 tsp matcha powder according to your taste
• 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp confectioners sugar
• Assorted fresh fruit of choice - raspberries, strawberries, kiwi

Directions

1. . Preheat oven to 225℉
2. . Whisk egg whites until fluffy
3. . Whisk in sugar a 1/4 cup at a time
4. . Whisking until stiff
5. . Gently whisk in the cornstarch, matcha powder**, and fresh lime juice
6. . Pipe 6 rounds on a parchment covered cookie sheet
7. . Gently depress center with the back of a spoon
8. . Bake for about 20 minutes or until the meringue is set
9. . Allow to cool

When ready to serve:

1. . Whisk cream with confectioners sugar until stiff
2. . Pipe into the pavlova cases
3. . Top with fruit

Notes:
A Pavlova is a soft meringue
This recipe is Gluten Free
Sometimes the matcha powder is difficult to blend in and there is a danger of over whisking. Mix the powder with 1 Tbsp of water before adding to the meringue mixture. It will blend in much easier.

This recipe was developed for the Cultured Cup by Kyra Effren

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