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Zesty Lemon Pavlova

Named for the famous ballerina Anna Pavlova, this delicate lemon pavlova is simply divine.

INGREDIENTS

  • Eggs
  • Confectioner's sugar
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Butter
  • Lemon zest

METHOD

  1. Separate egg yolks and whites
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg whites
  3. Add confectioner's sugar
  4. Distribute on baking pan and flatten center lightly with a spoon
  5. Bake for 30 minutes at 250 degrees
  6. While that's baking, squeeze fresh lemon juice into a bowl
  7. Add egg yolks, sugar, and flour then whisk together
  8. Add butter and whisk again
  9. Take the merigues out of the oven once they're ready
  10. Spoon the filling into the center of the meringues
  11. Grate lemon rind and sprinkle the zest over the top of the pavlovas
  12. Serve!

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  • 1 large onion
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
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  • salt and pepper
4.4/5 (12 Votes)

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  • 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
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  • 1/2 teaspoon Bourbon Smoked Salt
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  • Cream Puffs:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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  • A variety of cherry tomatoes (e.g., red and yellow), quartered
  • Balsamic vinegar, to taste
  • extra virgin olive oil, to taste
  • fresh basil leaves, chiffonade (thinly sliced)
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4.1/5 (26 Votes)

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  • 4 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
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  • 1/4c canola oil
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