Meringue is magical, and PAVLOVA is one of the most irresistible desserts you can make with it! Pavlova is a baked meringue topped with a swoop of whipped cream (or other creamy delights—lemon curd! cocoa cream!) and piled high with fresh seasonal fruit.
Meringue is magical, and PAVLOVA is one of the most irresistible desserts you can make with it! Pavlova is a baked meringue topped with a swoop of whipped cream (or other creamy delights—lemon curd! cocoa cream!) and piled high with fresh seasonal fruit.
Slow, low-temperature baking gives the meringue its crisp exterior and marshmallowy soft center. The dessert’s sweetness is offset by the cool, creamy topping and tangy tartness from the fruit. And the decorating is half the fun!
Instructor Sasha Crehan will start the class with meringue making basics, helping you build the skill set needed to turn out exceptional pavlovas every time: separating and beating eggs properly, forming and piping shapes, and tips for baking success.
Then we will turn our meringue into showstopper pavlovas of various shape and size: Classic or Mini Pavlovas topped with lemon or passionfruit curd, whipped cream and fresh fruits are hard to beat, but we’ll give them a run for their money with Rolled Pavlova, an ethereal spiral filled with fluffy cream and local spring strawberries!
The session will conclude with sampling our sweet creations together, with plenty to take home, too.
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We have built The Civic Kitchen from the ground up to be the perfect place for home cooks to learn. Our space is open, airy, bright and welcoming. To your left when you walk in you’ll notice our cookbook library.
Which is a great resource for learning about different techniques, cuisines and styles. On your right is the large communal table where you and your fellow classmates will enjoy eating the meal you cooked together in class.
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