Strawberry and Goat Cheese Pavlova
By: Kate Mulligan
Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 2:52am

Ingredients




6 egg whites
pinch of salt
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1 Combine egg whites with salt and beat until firm, shiny peaks form. 2 Gradually add 1-1/4 cups of the sugar and continue to beat until stiff and glossy. 3 Fold in the vinegar, vanilla and 1/2 cup of the remaining sugar. 4 Mist some water on parchment paper that is on a baking pan, and spoon the 5 Meringue mixture in the desired shape. 6 Bake until the outside is crisp and just set in the center, about 1-1/2 hours. 7 Set aside until cool. 8 Scoop goat cheese gelato in the center, and spoon strawberries marinated in balsamic vinegar and sugar, over top. 9 Serve and enjoy!!

About


This is the creation of Chef Amy Vanclef , who studied at the California Culinary Academy,
She has been with La Pastaia in San Jose, Ca for 18 years. Her dessert philosophy is
"Make things interesting, simple not fancy, and good!"

Comments:
Kate Mulligan

I was given this recipe by Chef Amy Vanclef , of La Pastaia in San Jose, Ca.
Her dessert philosophy is "make things interesting, simple not fancy, and good!"
See more about La Pastaia and Kate Mulligan from my home page at
http://www.examiner.com/x-13678-San-Jose-Dessert-Restaurant-Examiner