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Pavlova with peach, apricot, and rosemary
Preparation
30 MINCooking
2HTotal
1H30Perfect foodpairing for
Château Galoupet Cru Classé 2023 Serves 6
Ingredients
For the Meringue
• 3 egg whites
• 100g granulated sugar
• 100g powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• A pinch of salt
• 100g granulated sugar
• 100g powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• A pinch of salt
Apricot Coulis
• 300g apricots
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 40ml water
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 40ml water
Chantilly
• 100ml heavy cream
• 80g mascarpone
• 1/3 vanilla bean
• 80g mascarpone
• 1/3 vanilla bean
Dressage
• 2 peaches
• 2 apricots
A few rosemary leaves
• 2 apricots
A few rosemary leaves
A light and indulgent dessert that pairs perfectly with the freshness and salinity of Château Galoupet rosé. It proves that rosé can also beautifully accompany a sweet dish!
- Preheat the oven to 100°C (210°F).
- Beat the egg whites and salt with a mixer, gradually increasing the speed.
- When the egg whites begin to rise, add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- Whisk for 1 minute, then add the remaining granulated sugar.
- When the meringue is well-whipped, add the lemon juice. Then, incorporate the powdered sugar in three additions while continuing to mix.
- Then incorporate the powdered sugar in three additions, while continuing to mix.
- Continue to beat for another 5 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spread the meringue on top, forming a nice dome shape. Create a slight indentation in the center.
- Bake for 2 hours. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Wash, halve, and pit the apricots. Place them in a saucepan with the sprig of rosemary and the water.
- Cook for 15 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. At the end of cooking, blend the mixture using a blender and let it cool completely.
- Pour the heavy cream and vanilla into the bowl of a mixer. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Add the mascarpone and beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Wash, cut the apricots and peaches into wedges. Place the meringue on a plate. Add the whipped cream in the center. Drizzle 3/4 of the apricot coulis over the whipped cream.
- Arrange the cut fruit on top, then add the remaining coulis if desired. Garnish with a few rosemary leaves. Serve.