Strawberry-Lavender Pavlova with Vanilla Bean Whipped Yogurt

• 4 egg whites, room temperature
• 2 Tbs. lemon juice
• Pinch salt
• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 Tbs. cornstarch
• 1 pt. strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 2 Tbs. sugar
• 1 Tbs. lemon juice
• 8 sprigs fresh lavender, optional
• Whipped Yogurt
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 vanilla bean
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

1. To make Meringues: Preheat oven to 250F.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Beat egg whites, lemon juice, and salt with electric mixer on low until foamy.
4. Increase speed to medium, and add sugar 2 Tbs.
5. at a time.
6. Beat egg whites 6 minutes, or until stiff and glossy.
7. Fold in vanilla, then cornstarch.
8. Spread 8 mounds of mixture on prepared baking sheet, making indentation in center of each.
9. Bake 90 minutes, or until Meringues are crisp and dry on outside and slightly soft inside.
10. Cool.
11. To make Topping: Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lavender, if using, in bowl.
12. Let sit 30 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved and strawberries are juicy.
13. Remove and discard lavender sprigs, if using.
14. To make Whipped Yogurt: Place heavy cream and yogurt in large bowl.
15. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into bowl with back of knife.
16. Whip with electric mixer on medium-high until beginning to thicken.
17. Add sugar and vanilla; beat 2 to 3 minutes, or until soft peaks form.
18. Fill each Meringue with 1/4 cup Whipped Yogurt mixture.
19. Top with 3 Tbs.
20. strawberries.

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Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/strawberry-lavender-pavlova-with-vanilla-bean-whipped-yogurt/ (may not work)