Pavlova Recipe: Light and Elegant
Classic Pavlova with crisp meringue and fruit topping.
Ingredients
Meringue Base:
- 4 large egg whites room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit Topping:
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries
- 1 kiwi sliced (optional)
- Optional: Powdered sugar mint leaves
- Suggested Pairings: Sparkling wine berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F; line baking sheet with parchment, trace 8-inch circle.
- Beat egg whites to soft peaks; gradually add sugar, beat to stiff peaks; add vinegar, cornstarch, and vanilla.
- Spoon meringue into a circle, shape with a well; bake 1 hr 15 min, cool in oven 1 hr.
- Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla; taste and adjust.
- Spread cream on meringue, top with berries, kiwi, and dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with wine, berries.
Notes
- Use room-temperature egg whites for volume.
- Store meringue base at room temp for 2 days; assemble fresh.
- Try a vegan or chocolate variation.
- Pair with passion fruit.