Orange and Pear Pavlova (TM5)
Orange and Pear Pavlova is an impressive dessert featuring crisp meringue, whipped cream and spiced pears. The Thermomix whips the egg whites to glossy peaks, simmers the pears with star anise and grinds the sugar finely, giving you a restaurant-worthy pavlova with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Orange and Pear Pavlova is a show-stopping dessert recipe that the Thermomix TM7 makes surprisingly achievable in your own kitchen. Pavlova has a reputation for being temperamental, but this all-in-one kitchen machine takes the stress out of every stage: it grinds the sugar to a super-fine powder so the meringue bakes without weeping, whips the egg whites with cream of tartar and sea salt into glossy, stable peaks, and gently heats the pears with water, star anise and freshly squeezed lemon juice until they turn silky and fragrant. The result is a crisp shell with a marshmallow-soft centre, topped with cream and those warm spiced pears, brightened by citrus. Whether you are planning a festive dinner party dessert, a birthday centrepiece or simply a weekend bake, this pavlova recipe delivers elegance with far less hands-on work than the classic method.
Preparation tips
- Make sure the mixing bowl and butterfly whisk are completely grease-free before whipping the egg whites, as any trace of fat prevents the meringue from reaching stiff, glossy peaks. Wipe everything with lemon juice for extra insurance.
- Let the poached pears cool completely and drain them well before arranging on the pavlova, otherwise the spiced syrup will soften the crisp meringue shell and make the cream runny.
- Add the cornflour and lemon juice at the right moment during whipping; they give the meringue its characteristic marshmallow interior. Serve within a few hours of assembling for the best contrast of textures.
Recipe variations
- For a winter festive version, replace the pears with clementine segments and add a pinch of cinnamon to the meringue; drizzle with a little melted dark chocolate just before serving for extra indulgence.
- For a lighter, dairy-free variation, top the meringue with coconut cream whipped in the Thermomix instead of regular cream, and finish with toasted flaked almonds and a grating of fresh orange zest.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 grinds sugar into a fine powder in seconds, giving the meringue a smooth texture without gritty crystals. [Multi-Function]
- With the butterfly whisk, the Thermomix whips egg whites with cream of tartar into stiff glossy peaks for a stable pavlova base. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating poaches the pears with star anise evenly, infusing them with warm spice without any sticking or burning. [Multi-Function]
- Precise weighing of cornflour and sea salt directly in the bowl keeps the meringue ratios accurate for that marshmallow centre. [Precision Control]
- Steaming softens the pears to a tender, syrupy consistency while you whip the cream, saving valuable preparation time. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- sugar
- cornflour
- egg whites
- fine sea salt
- cream of tartar
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- pears
- water
- star anise
- cinnamon stick