Cappuccino Pavlova & Cherry Parfait

Susan, AKA Kiwicook
Susan, AKA Kiwicook

Susan, AKA Kiwicook

In her days as a recipe developer, Susan has created over 450 recipes. Her Dutch and New Zealander roots serve as a basis for her culinary inspiration.

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CAPPUCCINO PAVLOVA & CHERRY PARFAIT

This Cappuccino Pavlova & Cherry Parfait recipe was devised out of necessity – with all the Pavlovas I make, there’s bound to be the odd failure or two. So, when I made my usual Cappuccino Pavlova on a drizzly, humid day (duh!), it was hardly surprising that it went pear-shaped and a solution was needed pronto.

I put my thinking cap on and came up with the idea of layering the Pavlova with a Kahlua infused Mascarpone cream and Morello cherries. I’m happy to report that the dessert was deemed a great success and I’ve had instructions not to wait until my Pav fails before making it again!

I’d like to just add that you don’t need to be too concerned about getting exactly the same quantities of ingredients. The amounts I used equated to how they were packaged – e.g. Morello cherries came in a 700g jar; Mascarpone came in 200g packets, the heavy cream came in a 500ml bottle. And I added in plenty of Kahlua because I like it. If your ingredients come in different volumes, I wouldn’t worry about it – I’ve looked at plenty of Mascarpone Cream recipes and the quantities of cream versus Mascarpone vary greatly. This really is quite a flexible recipe, so go by taste and by the size of the dish you’ll be serving it in. Hope you enjoy!

CAPPUCCINO PAVLOVA & CHERRY PARFAIT

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Setting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 365 kcal

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
Keyword Cappuccino Pavlova Cherry Parfait, Parfaits
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Susan, also known as the Kiwi Cook, hails from Levin, New Zealand, and has a unique Kiwi-Dutch-British heritage that influenced her culinary upbringing. As an artist, tutor, writer, and editor, Susan dedicates her weekends to creating delectable dishes. Her food philosophy embraces moderation and listening to her body's needs.

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