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berry pavlova

berry pavlova A meringue-based dessert with a crispy exterior and marshmallow-soft center, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. This dessert is perfect for holidays or any special occasion, providing a balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cool Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 29 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian, International, New Zealand
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Egg whites - Room temperature
  • 1 cup Superfine sugar - Or caster sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoon White vinegar - Or lemon juice
  • 1.5 tablespoon Cornstarch - Helps create marshmallow center
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Pure is best
For the Topping:
  • 1 cup Heavy cream - Or coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar - Optional to taste
  • 2 cups Mixed fresh berries - Strawberries raspberries, etc.
  • Few Mint leaves - For garnish optional

Equipment

  • 1 Stand or hand mixer (For whipping egg whites)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (Must be completely clean and dry)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For folding in ingredients)
  • 1 Baking sheet (Lined with parchment paper)
  • 1 Large spoon (For shaping the meringue)

Method
 

  1. Separate the eggs while cold, then let the egg whites come to room temperature before using them.
    Close-up view of the ingredients for berry pavlova, including eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract, arranged in small bowls on a light background.
  2. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar while beating until stiff and glossy.
    A close-up of the preparation process for berry pavlova with whipped cream being piped onto the meringue base and colorful berries ready for decoration.
  3. Gently fold in the cornstarch, white vinegar, and vanilla extract just until combined—don’t overmix.
    The finished berry pavlova, featuring a beautiful meringue base topped with whipped cream and a variety of fresh berries garnished with mint leaves.
  4. Spoon the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shape it with a shallow center, then bake and let it cool in the oven.
    Fresh berries, including strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, carefully arranged on top of a light meringue base covered with whipped cream.
  5. Whip the cream with powdered sugar, spread it over the meringue base, and top with fresh berries and mint just before serving.
    A bowl of whipped cream being spread onto a meringue base for a pavlova, with fresh mixed berries and mint leaves placed on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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