Description
A light, crisp-on-the-outside, soft-in-the-center meringue dessert topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. Perfect for celebrations or a refreshing treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1½ cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a 7-inch circle as a guide.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar is fully dissolved.
- Gently fold in the cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract with a spatula without deflating the mixture.
- Spoon the meringue onto the parchment paper, using the circle as a guide. Shape into a round with a slight dip in the center.
- Bake for 90 minutes. Then turn off the oven, leave the door slightly open, and let the pavlova cool completely inside.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Spread it over the cooled pavlova and top with fresh berries just before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the mixing bowl is grease-free for the egg whites to whip properly.
- Use room temperature eggs for best volume.
- Let the pavlova cool slowly in the oven to prevent cracking.
- Add fruit toppings only before serving to maintain the crisp shell.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian, New Zealand
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 28mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pavlova, meringue dessert, whipped cream, berries, easy dessert, gluten free treat