Pavlova with Berries
A stunning dessert with a crunchy meringue exterior and soft interior, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries, perfect for festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: New Zealand/Australian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined yet fluffy.
- Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a circle and making a slight well in the center to hold the toppings.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool completely inside the oven.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the dessert by placing the cooled pavlova on a serving plate and topping it with whipped cream and mixed berries.
Notes
For a twist, experiment with different fruit toppings. Ensure the bowl for whipping egg whites is clean to achieve the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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