Berries on a Cloud Pavlova

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Berries on a Cloud

Pavlova

 Berries on a Cloud Pavlova~

Pavlova [pav-LOH-vuh]

Pavlova:
Hailing from Australia,
this famous dessert is named after the
Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova.
It consists of a crisp meringue base,
topped with whipped cream and fruit such as:
strawberries, blueberries, passion fruit and/or kiwi.
A pavlova is usually served with a fruit sauce or
additional whipped cream.

Berries on a Cloud

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• dash of salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup frozen unsweetened mixed berries, thawed
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 (3 oz) package (sugar-free) lemon pudding and pie filling
• milk per package directions
• frozen whipped topping, thawed
• red m&m's candies for garnish

Cooking Directions

1. Place egg whites in a small bowl, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, make pudding according to package directions. Place in refrigerator until needed.
3. Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract. Drop meringue into two mounds on parchment lined baking sheet.
4. Shape into 3-1/2 inch cups with the back of a spoon. Bake at 225º for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until set and dry. Turn oven off. Leave meringues in oven for 1 hour. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5. In a small bowl, combine thawed berries and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes.
6. To assemble:
7. Spoon pudding into cooled meringue shells, top with berries, top berries with thawed whipped topping. Garnish with candies.                           

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Health Note: 
Pork is a great source of thiamine, also called vitamin B1. 
Thiamine is an important nutrient because it helps our bodies release the energy in our foods~