Perfect Pavlova Recipe - A Light and Sumptuous Dessert
Pavlova, with its crisp meringue shell and marshmallow-like interior, topped with billows of whipped cream and an assortment of fresh fruits, is a dessert that never fails to captivate.
Ingredients
For the Pavlova
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
For the Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Fresh fruits of your choice (strawberries, kiwi, passionfruit, berries, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a 9-inch (23 cm) circle on the parchment paper as a guide for shaping the Pavlova.
- In a clean, dry bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the egg whites on medium-high speed until they form stiff peaks. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
- With the mixer running, gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Continue whipping until the mixture becomes glossy and the sugar is fully incorporated. This will take another 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold in the white vinegar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites; you want to maintain that lovely airy texture.
- Spoon the whipped egg white mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, within the circle you drew earlier. Use a spatula to create a well in the center and build up the sides slightly. This will form the base for your Pavlova.
- Place the Pavlova in the preheated oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 250°F (120°C). Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the outside is crisp and dry.
- Turn off the oven and leave the Pavlova to cool completely inside the oven. This helps prevent cracking.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Carefully transfer the cooled Pavlova to a serving platter. Fill the well in the center with the whipped cream and top with an assortment of fresh fruits.
- Slice and serve your Pavlova immediately. It's best enjoyed on the day it's made.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gCalcium: 34mgIron: 0.2mg
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