The Best Pavlova Recipe Ever: A Delightful Holiday Treat
A light and airy dessert that is perfect for any holiday celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups mixed berries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in vinegar and cornstarch gently until combined.
- Pour meringue onto the prepared tray and shape into a circle.
- Bake for 1 hour and then turn off the oven, leaving the pavlova inside to cool.
- Once cooled, whip the heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Top the pavlova with whipped cream and mixed berries just before serving.
Notes
- For a crispy exterior, ensure the meringue is fully dried out in the oven.
- Serve immediately for best texture, as meringue can soften over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pavlova, dessert, holiday, berries, meringue