Description
A light and airy dessert with a crispy meringue shell, topped with luscious whipped cream and fresh fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Fresh strawberries, kiwi, and raspberries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, drawing a circle about 8-9 inches in diameter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, whisking on high speed until the meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the cornstarch and vinegar until combined.
- Transfer the meringue to the drawn circle and shape it with higher edges.
- Bake for 1.5 hours until dry and crisp outside but soft inside. Cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar.
- Once cooled, whip the cream until soft peaks form and spread over the meringue.
- Top with fresh fruit and drizzle with passionfruit pulp if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh, room-temperature egg whites for best results. Avoid making on humid days to prevent meringue from becoming sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian/New Zealand
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pavlova, meringue, dessert, whipped cream, fresh fruit