Banana Tahini Salted Caramel Pavlova Recipe
This Banana Tahini Salted Caramel Pavlova is a delightful dessert featuring a crisp, airy meringue base topped with ripe bananas and a luscious tahini-infused salted caramel sauce. The combination of sweet caramel and nutty tahini adds depth to the fresh bananas and crunchy pavlova, creating a sophisticated and unique treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pavlova Base
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Topping
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Pavlova Base: Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). In a clean, dry bowl, whip the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, a tablespoon at a time, continuing to whip until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spoon the meringue onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shaping it into a 7-8 inch round with slightly raised edges to hold toppings. Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until crisp on the outside and slightly chewy inside. Turn off oven and let pavlova cool completely inside the oven to avoid cracking.
- Prepare Tahini Salted Caramel: If using store-bought caramel sauce, gently warm it in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the tahini until fully incorporated and smooth. Add sea salt to taste and mix well.
- Assemble the Pavlova: Once the pavlova base has cooled, spoon the tahini salted caramel over the center, spreading it evenly but leaving edges visible. Arrange the sliced bananas on top of the caramel layer.
- Serve: Serve immediately after assembling to enjoy the contrast of the crisp pavlova, creamy caramel, and fresh bananas. Store any leftovers separately to maintain pavlova texture.
Notes
- Ensure no egg yolk contaminates the whites to achieve maximum volume.
- Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and texture.
- The pavlova base can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- Adjust the amount of sea salt in the caramel according to your preference for sweetness balance.
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