Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of summer berry pavlova—a dessert that combines a crispy, airy meringue with a bounty of fresh, juicy berries. This show-stopping treat features a delicate marshmallow center, topped with fluffy whipped cream, making it the perfect centerpiece for any celebration. Easy to make and stunningly beautiful, this pavlova will leave your guests raving about its vibrant flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, whip room temperature egg whites until frothy. Gradually add caster sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in white vinegar and vanilla extract.
- Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a round disk with slightly raised edges.
- Bake for about 90 minutes until dry on the outside but soft inside.
- Turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool completely inside.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold in vanilla extract.
- Top the cooled pavlova with whipped cream and an array of fresh berries just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg