Description
A classic pavlova is a light and airy dessert made with a crisp meringue shell and topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups mixed fresh fruit (such as berries, kiwi, or passionfruit)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until the mixture is glossy.
- Fold in vinegar, cornstarch, and vanilla.
- Spoon the mixture onto the parchment paper, shaping it into a circle.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool inside.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the cooled pavlova and top with fresh fruit.
Notes
- Ensure your bowl and beaters are completely grease-free for best results.
- Let the pavlova cool completely in the oven to prevent cracking.
- Serve immediately after adding toppings for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pavlova dessert meringue whipped cream fruit