Pavlova. It is one of the most elegant desserts, right up there with Crème Brûlée. It’s so beautiful and light, with a crackly exterior and marshmallowy soft interior. Typically, pavlova is a summer dessert but this Pumpkin Pecan Pavlova takes pavlova right through the fall. What is Pavlova? The foundation of pavlova is a meringue, and if you have ever worked with meringues you know that this delicate blend of egg whites and sugar can sometimes be very finicky. Weather and humidity play a rather large factor when making meringue. Find out more below. The meringue base is then layered with custards, curds, jams, pudding, and whipped cream to add…
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Wow-worthy Pumpkin Pecan Muffins (Gluten Free)
Call me basic, but when the weather cools, I am allllll about the pumpkin flavors. I head to Trader Joe’s and buy all the seasonal pumpkin stuff, and it really is the start of a new season. There’s nothing quite like when that first Pumpkin Spice Latte hits my lips, except for when I indulge in these Pumpkin Pecan Muffins. These muffins are an adaptation of the recipe for my Gluten Free Banana Nut Muffins. They’re fluffy and light, while still feeling rich and indulgent. The pumpkin flavor comes from a fair amount of pumpkin in the batter, and are nicely spiced with signature pumpkin spice flavor. The streusel topping…
