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Pavlova with berries, cream and berry sauce.
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Classic Pavlova (Very Easy)

Our classic pavlova features a crisp meringue shell, silky whipped cream, and a stunning array of fresh berries. You'll never believe how easy it is to make!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Australian
Keyword Pavlova, Pavlova Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 180kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs whites room temperature
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 cups caster sugar

Cream

Garnish

  • 2 cups fresh berries or other fruits
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Trace an 8 inch plate on the center of the parchment paper with pencil, then turn the paper upside down on the baking sheet and set aside.
    Baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat on high speed using the whisk attachment until the whites are frothy and soft peaks form. Continue whisking on medium-high speed, adding the sugar about one tablespoon at a time.
    Whisked egg whites in a mixing bowl.
  • Beat until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is thick and glossy, about 8-10 minutes.
    Whisked egg whites in a mixing bowl.
  • Spoon the meringue onto the parchment paper. Using the drawn circle as a guide, shape the meringue neatly into a round, level circle.
    Pavlova mixture on a baking sheet.
  • Place the meringue into the preheated oven and reduce the temperature right away to 250°F. Bake the meringue for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until it is completely dry and hard. Turn off the oven and allow the meringue to cool completely inside for a few hours (or overnight).
  • Before serving, using a hand mixer or stand mixer beat together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
    Whisked cream in a mixing bowl.
  • Top the pavlova with the cream and fruit of choice. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    Pavlova topped with cream and berries.

Notes

If you aren't eating the pavolva right away, I recommend waiting to top with cream and fruit until shortly before serving! Otherwise, the pavlova will get too soft.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.2mg