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Sante
20 yrs ago
Can I prepare Pavlova in advance and put it in the fridge or freezer - would the meringue become soggy? Otherwise, if left in room temperature, how far ahead could I prepare the meringue base?
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You can prepare the meringue base a day in advance - keep it in an airtight container.
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Sante
20 yrs ago
Hmm, that's a problem, I don't have an airtight container that big. If the meringue is kept in an airtight container, I assume that I don't have to put the container in the fridge? I also have the same question regarding sponge cake - how much in advance and can it be put in the freezer or in the fridge?
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You're right. If in an airtight container, the meringue can kept at room temperature.
The sponge cake can be made a day or two in advance - again keep it in airtight container (you may have to go shopping), wrapped in plastic film if necessary to keep in the moisture. Yes, a sponge cake can be frozen, but without the icing/filling/fondant etc.
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Sante
20 yrs ago
Thanks, Claire, you've been very helpful.
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Sante
20 yrs ago
Try this one from Nigella Lawson. I baked one for a friend's birthday party and the Pavlova got gobbled up in no time:
http://www.nigella.com/recipes/recipe.asp?article=211
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