The Best Pavlova

The Best Pavlova
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 55 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    351

Embark on a culinary adventure with this ethereal Pavlova, a dessert of Australian origin. It features a crisp meringue shell that yields to a soft, marshmallowy interior, crowned with luscious whipped cream and vibrant fresh fruit. A guaranteed showstopper for any occasion!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    25 g
  • Cholesterol
    34 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    24 mg
  • Sugar
    23 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; draw a 9-inch circle in the center of the paper. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Whisk 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl. (2 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until sugar is completely dissolved and stiff peaks form. Gently fold in cornstarch mixture and lemon juice. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Spread a 1/4-inch-thick layer of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet to fill the circle. Pipe or spoon remaining meringue to form a taller edge around the circle to create a shallow bowl, making decorative swirls if desired. (10 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off. Let meringue sit in the oven for 30 minutes; do not open the door. After 30 minutes, remove meringue from the oven; it should be hard on the outside and slightly moist on the inside. (1 hour 30 minutes)

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Recipe View Beat cream and confectioners sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until thick. Spread onto meringue base and arrange strawberries over top. (8 minutes)

For best results, use a clean, grease-free bowl when whipping egg whites. Any trace of fat can prevent them from reaching their full volume.
The slow cooling process in the oven is crucial for preventing cracks in the meringue. Resist the urge to open the oven door!
Feel free to experiment with different fruits for topping your Pavlova. Berries, kiwi, passion fruit, or even roasted stone fruits would all be delicious.

Blair Hartmann

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 117 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Dave Rolfsonturcotte

    My guests were so impressed with this dessert! It looked stunning and tasted even better.

  • Chaim Grady

    I've always been intimidated by pavlova, but this recipe made it so easy to follow. It turned out beautifully!

  • Chanel Cassin

    The lemon juice really brightens the flavor of the meringue. A lovely touch!

  • Vincent Mante

    This pavlova recipe is fantastic! The meringue was perfectly crisp on the outside and delightfully chewy on the inside.

  • Torrey Ferry

    I found that reducing the sugar slightly made it perfect for my taste.

  • Sim Botsford

    A definite keeper of a recipe!

  • Beverly Macgyver

    I added a drizzle of passionfruit pulp over the whipped cream and strawberries, and it was divine!

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