Meringues with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote

Name: Meringues with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. superfine sugar; 2 tbsp. cornstarch; 6 large egg whites; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 2 tsp. white vinegar; 1 lb. rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 8 oz. strawberries, hulled and chopped; 3/4 c. granulated sugar; 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest; 1 c. heavy cream; Cut-up strawberries and chopped pistachios, for serving

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Apr 24, 2018

Mike Garten

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

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Rhubarb steals the show in this sweet strawberry dessert.

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Ingredients

Pavlovas

1 1/2 cups
superfine sugar
2 Tbsp.
cornstarch
6
large egg whites
2 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
2 tsp.
white vinegar

Compote

1 lb.
rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 oz.
strawberries, hulled and chopped
3/4 cup
granulated sugar
1 tsp.
finely grated orange zest

Topping

1 cup
heavy cream
Cut-up strawberries and chopped pistachios, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Make pavlovas: Heat oven to 250°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. In medium bowl, combine superfine sugar and cornstarch.
2. Step 2Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until incorporated, then beat on high until whites are stiff and glossy; beat in vanilla and vinegar.
3. Step 3Use 4 small dabs meringue to stick parchment to baking sheets. Using spatula, spoon remaining meringue in 8 mounds onto prepared sheets. Spread each into 3-inch disk; then, using back of spoon, make deep indent in center of each.
4. Step 4Transfer to oven; bake 30 minutes. Turn off oven (do not open door) and let cool inside oven 1 1/2 hours.
5. Step 5Meanwhile, make compote: In medium saucepan, combine rhubarb, strawberries, granulated sugar, orange zest, and 2 tablespoons water. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb has broken down and mixture has thickened, 35 to 45 minutes; let cool.
6. Step 6When ready to serve, whip cream until soft peaks form. Fill meringue nests with cream, then top with compote, strawberries and pistachios, if desired.