Pavlova Yule Log with Cherries and Almond Crème Anglaise

Ingredients

• Almond Crème Anglaise

  • 1/2 cup (55 g) sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% whipping cream
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup (70 g) sugar

• Cherry Filling

  • 1/2 cup (105 g) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
  • 4 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 3/4 cups (370 g) frozen black cherries

• Meringue

  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
  • 6 egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (315 g) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (55 g) sliced almonds

• Whipped Cream

  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) 35% whipping cream
  • 1/4 tasse (35 g) icing sugar, plus more for serving
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla