CAPPUCCINO PAVLOVA & CHERRY PARFAIT
Dessert without the stress! This Cappuccino Pavlova & Cherry Parfait can be assembled partially or entirely ahead of time, leaving you to simply add final touches before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 Cappuccino Pavlova just the Pavlova component, not the topping
- 1 700 g jar of Morello cherries in syrup
- 500 ml heavy cream
- 200 g Mascarpone
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsp Kahlua
- 3 Tbsp icing sugar (confectioner’s sugar)
- Cocoa for dusting on top and/or grated dark chocolate
Instructions
- Drain the Morello cherries over a bowl (I let mine sit for about 20 minutes) and discard the syrup.
- Put the heavy cream, Mascarpone, vanilla extract, Kahlua and icing sugar in a large bowl and slowly at first, beat in an electric mixer. Once the ingredients are combined, turn up the speed and beat until the texture of lightly whipped cream (ensure you don’t overwhip – it should be soft and luxurious). Refrigerate until needed.
- Assembly: (I recommend that you don’t assemble this dessert until about 1 hour before serving – you want the Pavlova to soften slightly but still retain a slight crunch). Cut the Pavlova roughly into 2-3 inch pieces. Line a trifle bowl with half the Pavlova pieces. Dollop half of the Mascarpone/cream mixture over top. Add all of the drained cherries on top.
- Now layer the remaining half of the Pavlova on top of the cherries, followed by the remaining amount of Mascarpone/cream mixture. Using a sieve, dust over some cocoa powder over top (I like how the cocoa gets absorbed into the cream and becomes chocolatey, and then I dust over a little more fresh cocoa just before serving). You can also add grated dark chocolate if you like. Keep in a cool place (don’t refrigerate or the Pavlova will go soggy) until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1274IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 0.1mg
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