"To die for" mini pavlovas
Mini pavlovas with whipped egg whites, caster sugar and a passionfruit curd topping make an impressive dessert in the Thermomix. The butterfly whisk whips egg whites into glossy peaks, while the TM7 grinds the kaffir lime leaf and blends a silky curd. Crisp meringue shells with a marshmallow centre and tangy tropical topping.
About this recipe
Mini pavlovas Thermomix TM7 are the ultimate make-ahead dessert for anyone who loves crisp meringue with a marshmallow-soft heart. This recipe uses the all-in-one kitchen machine to do the heavy lifting: the butterfly whisk whips egg whites with caster sugar into thick, glossy peaks in minutes, giving you stable meringue mixture without aching arms. A touch of cornflour, vinegar and sea salt guarantees that classic chewy interior and crisp shell. While the meringues bake low and slow, the TM7 blends a silky passionfruit curd infused with fresh kaffir lime leaf and unsalted butter, creating a tropical topping that cuts through the sweetness. These individual pavlovas are perfect for dinner parties, festive buffets or an elegant Sunday treat, since guests each get their own pretty portion. If you have been searching for pavlova recipes Thermomix style, this version takes the guesswork out of whisking and curd-making.
Preparation tips
- Ensure the mixing bowl and butterfly whisk are completely grease-free before whipping the egg whites, as even a trace of fat prevents glossy peaks. Wipe the bowl with a little vinegar on kitchen paper for extra insurance.
- Spoon the meringue mixture into neat swirls with the back of a spoon, creating a slight dip in each centre. This cradle holds the passionfruit curd and keeps the mini pavlovas looking neat after topping.
- Assemble only just before serving: add the passionfruit curd and fresh passionfruit seeds at the last moment so the meringue shells stay crisp. Leftover curd keeps well in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Recipe variations
- For a lactose-free version, replace the unsalted butter in the passionfruit curd with a plant-based block butter and serve the mini pavlovas without cream, topped simply with extra fresh passionfruit seeds and pulp.
- For a festive winter variation, swap the passionfruit for clementine juice and zest and infuse the curd with a cinnamon stick instead of kaffir lime leaf, dusting the finished pavlovas with a little icing sugar.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- With the butterfly whisk, the Thermomix whips egg whites and caster sugar into glossy, stable peaks for beautifully crisp mini pavlovas. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the caster sugar and cornflour directly into the mixing bowl saves dirtying separate scales and ensures accurate meringue ratios. [Built-in Scale]
- The TM7 grinds the fresh kaffir lime leaf into a fine, aromatic powder that infuses the passionfruit curd evenly throughout. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the passionfruit, egg and unsalted butter with precise temperature control gives a silky curd without any scrambled eggs. [Precision Control]
- Mixing the curd continuously while it cooks delivers a velvety-smooth texture, far more consistent than manual stirring on the hob. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- caster sugar
- egg
- white vinegar
- sea salt
- cornflour
- caster sugar
- fresh kaffir lime leaf
- unsalted butter
- egg
- fresh passionfruit