Pavlova with Lemon Curd & Roasted Strawberries

Name: Pavlova with Lemon Curd & Roasted Strawberries
Prep time: 1200 s
Cook time: 4200 s
Total time: 7200 s
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: FOR THE PAVLOVA; Granulated sugar: 4 g; Cornstarch: 6 g; Lemon juice: 5 ml; Vanilla paste: 5 ml; Large egg: 1; Fresh mint: 1 leaf (optional); FOR THE LEMON CURD; Unsalted butter: 28 g (softened); Gelatin sheet (gold): .25 g (bloomed in warm water); Pasteurized liquid eggs or yolks: 30 g; Granulated sugar: 25 g; Lemon juice: 30 ml; FOR THE ROASTED STRAWBERRIES; Strawberries: 125 g (halved or quartered); Granulated sugar: 8 g

15 Sep 2025

Travis McGinty

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Difficulty

Challenge

Total Time

2H 0MIN

Cuisine

Australian

Ingredients

FOR THE PAVLOVA

Granulated sugar: 4 g

Cornstarch: 6 g

Lemon juice: 5 ml

Vanilla paste: 5 ml

Large egg: 1

Fresh mint: 1 leaf (optional)

FOR THE LEMON CURD

Unsalted butter: 28 g (softened)

Gelatin sheet (gold): .25 g (bloomed in warm water)

Pasteurized liquid eggs or yolks: 30 g

Granulated sugar: 25 g

Lemon juice: 30 ml

FOR THE ROASTED STRAWBERRIES

Strawberries: 125 g (halved or quartered)

Granulated sugar: 8 g

This dish is an homage to a “beautiful moment” Chef McGinty shared with his now fiancée. “Since she introduced me to this delicious way to end a meal, I have wanted to make it as a compelling and delicious tribute, and I think we've done that here, with berries, lemon, and the delightful variance of textures that make a pavlova special.”

How to make Pavlova with Lemon Curd & Roasted Strawberries

01.

Make the Pavlova

Preheat the oven to 225°F.
In a bowl, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla paste, and egg until smooth.
Pour into a 7.5–8 cm (3-inch) ramekin until ¾ full. Bake 45 minutes, until set.
Cool completely before plating.

02.

Make the Lemon Curd

Blend the butter, bloomed gelatin, pasteurized liquid eggs (or yolks), sugar, and lemon juice in a small processor until smooth.
Transfer to a heatproof bowl and whisk gently over low heat until thickened and set.
Chill before serving.

03.

Roast the Strawberries

Preheat the oven to 300°F.
Toss the strawberries with sugar to coat.
Spread on a lined tray and roast 20–25 minutes, until lightly charred.
Cool completely.

04.

Assemble and Serve

Spoon a circle of lemon curd onto a small saucer or plate.
Set the cooled pavlova on top.
Encircle with roasted strawberries.
If desired, finely chop the mint and sprinkle over the top.

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15 Sep 2025

The Chef

Executive chef at Breva in Brighton Beach, Travis McGinty blends boardwalk nostalgia with modern brasserie technique; a Food Network alum from Mississippi with experience under Marc Forgione and Harold Dieterle.

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