Description
Delight in this light and airy Berry Pavlova, a classic dessert featuring a crispy meringue shell topped with fluffy whipped cream and a medley of fresh berries. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- For Pavlova:
- 180 g (6.3 oz) egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar or 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
- 210 g (1 cup) granulated sugar or powdered sugar
- 10 g vanilla sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- For Whipped Cream:
- 250 ml (1 cup) whipping cream
- 2 tbsp sugar (for cream)
- For Topping:
- 300 g (1 1/2 cups) mixed fresh berries
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and parchment paper:
Preheat your fan-assisted oven to 100 °C / 210 °F or your conventional oven to 110 °C / 230 °F. Draw a 20 cm / 8-inch circle on parchment paper using a plate. Clean your mixing bowl and utensils with vinegar to ensure no egg yolks are present. - Make the Pavlova mixture:
In a stand mixer, add egg whites and cream of tartar. Begin beating at low speed. Gradually add the combined sugars, one tablespoon at a time, allowing 15-20 seconds between additions. Beat until shiny and thick, about 8-9 minutes. - Add the cornstarch and shape the Pavlova:
Sift in cornstarch and gently fold in. Spread half the meringue into the drawn circle, then add the remaining mixture. Shape with a spatula, making neat lines, and level the top. - Bake the Pavlova:
Bake for 2 hours. Turn off the oven and leave the Pavlova to cool in the oven for 4-5 hours or overnight. - Whip the cream and assemble:
Whip the cream with sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the cream over the cooled Pavlova, top with mixed berries, cut into slices, and serve.
Notes
Ensure that all utensils are free of fat and yolk for the best meringue.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg