Description
This Strawberry Pavlova Roulade is a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for summer. A light, airy meringue rolled with whipped cream and fresh strawberries for a refreshing and elegant treat. A beautiful twist on the classic pavlova!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large, clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and the meringue is glossy. Stir in vanilla extract, cornstarch, and vinegar.
- Spread the meringue evenly over the prepared baking sheet, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the meringue is golden and firm to the touch. Let it cool completely in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the meringue is cool, carefully peel it off the parchment paper and place it on a large sheet of wax paper.
- Spread the whipped cream evenly over the meringue, leaving a small border at the edges. Top with sliced strawberries and strawberry jam, if using.
- Carefully roll the meringue from one short side to the other, using the wax paper to help. Once rolled, transfer to a serving platter.
- Garnish with extra whipped cream and strawberries. Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy the delicate sweetness!
Notes
- Be gentle when rolling the pavlova to avoid cracking the meringue.
- For a tart contrast, add a few raspberries or blueberries to the filling.
- Make sure the meringue is completely cooled before spreading the whipped cream to avoid it melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian / New Zealand
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg