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A pavlova topped with whipped cream and halved strawberries sits on a white cake stand. The crisp, light meringue has a slightly cracked surface, giving it a rustic appearance against a dark background.
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Pavlova Recipe

This classic pavlova recipe features a crisp meringue shell, a soft center, and luscious whipped cream topped with fresh fruit. A light and elegant dessert perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: World
Keyword: meringue
Servings: 8 yields
Calories: 261kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the meringue:

  • 4 Egg whites room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons White wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

For the cream:

  • 1½ cups Heavy cream cold
  • 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • Strawberries
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 160C (320F).
  • Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a baking tray and mark, a 20cm (8-inch) circle. Turn it upside down. Set aside. *see video.
  • In a large bowl whisk egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually add sugar, until stiff peaks form and the meringue looks glossy. Add white wine vinegar, cornstarch, vanilla extract and beat on low speed until incorporated.
  • Spread the meringue inside the circle, creating a crater by making the sides a little higher than the middle.
  • Place the pavlova in the oven, reduce the heat to 120C (250F). Bake for 75 minutes, then turn off the heat and let the Pavlova cool completely (at least 4 hours) inside the oven.
  • Make the cream: place heavy cream, sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Beat to stiff peaks.
  • Spread whipped cream on top of the pavlova and decorate with fresh strawberries.

Video

Notes

  • Watch the Video: For a better understanding of the recipe, I always recommend watching the video recipe, which includes a step-by-step guide to help you succeed.
  • FAQs: Make sure you read the FAQs for this recipe which are located above the recipe box for additional tips and troubleshooting! For extra tips and variations read the article.
  • Egg yolks: if you are wondering what make with the leftover egg yolks try these recipes: Lemon tart, Torta della nonna or one of my other recipes that you can find on my blog.
  • Shape Creativity: Experiment with different shapes, such as a wreath pavlova for Christmas or mini pavlovas for individual servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 656IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.1mg