Red Fruit Pavlova with Mascarpone Cream

**Description:**
Pavlova is a dessert of Australian-Hozelandic origin that delights through its crispy and soft meringue base, contrasting with the creaminess of mascarpone and the acidic sweetness of red fruits.It is a perfect choice to end a special meal.
** Ingredients: **
- ** for the meringue: **
- 4 egg whites
- 250g of refined sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
- ** for the mascarpone cream: **
- 250g of cheese mascarpone
- 200ml of fresh cream
- 3 tablespoons of icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ** for coverage: **
- 200g of fresh, sliced strawberries
- 100g of raspberries
- 100g blackberry
- Fresh mint leaves (to decorate)
- icing sugar (to sprinkle)
** Preparation: **
1. ** Merengue: **
- Preheat the oven at 120 ° C.Lone a baking sheet with butter paper and draw a circle of approximately 20 cm in diameter on paper.
- In the mixer, beat the egg whites until they form firm peaks.
- Add the sugar gradually, beating well after each addition, until the meringue is shiny and the sugar completely dissolved.
- Gently mix lemon juice, vanilla and cornstarch.
- Spread the meringue inside the circle designed in the baking sheet, smoothing the top and sides.
- Bake for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the meringue is dry and crispy on the outside.Turn off the oven and let the meringue cool completely inside with the door ajar.
2. ** Mascarpone Cream: **
- In a bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, sour cream, icing sugar and vanilla until the mixture is homogeneous and creamy.Reserve in the refrigerator.
3. ** Assembly: **
- Put the meringue completely cold on a serving plate.
- Spread the mascarpone cream over the meringue.
- Arrange the fresh red fruits on the cream.
- Decorate with mint leaves and sprinkle some icing sugar over it before serving.
**Tips:**
- Make sure there is no egg yolk trace, as this can prevent them from reaching the snow point.
- For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the mascarpone cream.
This red fruits pavlova with mascarpone cream is not only visually impressive, but also irresistibly delicious, combining textures and flavors in a sophisticated way.Get ready for compliments!