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Best Pavlova Recipe

Best Pavlova Recipe for Effortless Summer Elegance

Experience the delight of the Best Pavlova Recipe, a stunning summer dessert that combines crispness and softness with fresh fruits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Using room temperature whites ensures better volume for your pavlova.
  • 1 cup Superfine Sugar Caster sugar is ideal for stability.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor and aids in stability.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour/Cornstarch Adds strength and maintains texture.
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar Essential for binding.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence Consider vanilla bean paste for extra richness.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Whipping Cream Whipped to soft peaks.
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries e.g., strawberries or kiwifruit.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Clean the mixing bowl and whisk with a paper towel soaked in white vinegar.
  3. In a clean bowl, whisk the room temperature egg whites and a pinch of salt at medium speed until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gradually add superfine sugar, whisking for about one minute after each addition.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the cornflour, vinegar, and vanilla essence, then fold it gently into the meringue.
  6. Transfer the meringue onto the lined tray, shaping it into a circular mound about 8-9 inches wide.
  7. Lower the oven to 250°F (120°C) and bake for approximately 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  8. Turn off the oven and leave the door ajar, allowing the pavlova to cool completely for about 3 hours.
  9. Whip cream until soft peaks form, fill the center of the cooled pavlova with cream, and top with fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume. Store the pavlova without toppings for optimal freshness.

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