You know that I'm a Pavlova lover and known as the "Pavlova Queen" so, each time I see a new Pavlova recipe, I have to make it straightaway.
I have to tell you that this Pavlova got the title of the BEST PAVLOVA EVER from the ones that tasted it, and the demands for the recipe - from both, the eaters and those that have seen this photo I posted on instagram - don't stop coming!
This recipe is the first recipe I made from Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh very new book called "Sweet".
A book that is a stunner and every recipe is a delight.
360... something pages full of sweet beauties with a middle eastern touch. I confess that I was waiting this book with excitement as I love Mr. Ottolenghi and his approach to food.
The expectation of a book full of baking sweet goods with his name on it, was more than a confirmation that it would be a great book and, in fact, it is!
As for the Pavlova, I cannot find better words to describe it, than the introduction written in the book itself:
"This is a stunning dessert for a special occasion.
It also has a nice element of surprise, as the meringue base is not quite what you might expect. Gooey - almost toffee like - rather than dry and crispy. This is due to the brown sugar in the mix.
Combined with the praline cream and fresh figs, it's absolutely delicious.
Pavlova is the dessert to make when you have a bit of time and are feeding people you adore".