This Australian dessert has a meringue base that’s topped with fresh cream and fruit. This is a recipe that I’ve experimented with, and all my friends and family say it’s the best Pavlova they’ve ever tasted.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Whisk 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Beat cream and confectioners sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until thick. Spread onto meringue base and arrange strawberries over top.
Tips
To draw a perfect circle on the parchment paper, trace a line around a 9-inch round cake pan with a pencil.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 186 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat6g | 29% |
Cholesterol34mg | 11% |
Sodium24mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate25g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars23g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C18mg | 89% |
Calcium22mg | 2% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium79mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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