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Pavlova Bombs

Crispy Pavlova Bombs

Crispy Pavlova Bombs are bite-sized meringue domes with a crunchy shell and a marshmallowy center, filled with lemon curd, raspberry coulis, and whipped cream. When smashed open, they create a dramatic dessert explosion of textures and flavors.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bombs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

  • 80 ml egg whites (about 3 large eggs), room temperature
  • 2/3 cup caster sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup lemon curd
  • 1/2 cup raspberry coulis
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped stiff

Equipment

  • stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • piping bags
  • small knife or chopstick

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Beat egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add caster sugar one tablespoon at a time until thick and glossy. Fold in vinegar and cornstarch.
  2. Pipe or spoon meringue into 5–6 tall domes on a parchment-lined baking tray. Reduce oven temperature to 225°F (110°C) and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes.
  3. Turn oven off and allow pavlovas to cool completely inside the oven for at least 3 hours or overnight without opening the door.
  4. Once cool, turn pavlovas upside down and carefully cut a small hole in the base. Gently hollow out the center with a chopstick.
  5. Pipe raspberry coulis into the cavity followed by lemon curd. Seal the opening with whipped cream.
  6. Invert onto serving plates, garnish with extra cream, berries, pistachios, and powdered sugar. Serve immediately and smash to reveal the center.

Notes

Unfilled meringue shells can be made ahead and stored airtight for up to 3 days. Fill just before serving for maximum crispness.

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