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Strawberry Pavlova

A light and airy dessert made with a crisp meringue shell topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian, New Zealand
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Meringue
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Topping
  • 2 cups heavy cream whipped
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for sweetening cream

Method
 

Prepare Meringue
  1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add the granulated sugar, whisking until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold in the cornstarch and vinegar gently.
  5. Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a circle.
  6. Bake for 90 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the meringue cool inside.
Assemble Pavlova
  1. Once cooled, carefully transfer the meringue to a serving plate.
  2. Spread the whipped cream over the meringue.
  3. Top with sliced strawberries and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best served immediately after assembling to maintain the crispness of the meringue.

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