Description
Summer berry pavlova is a light and airy dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its delicate meringue base, crowned with velvety whipped cream and an abundance of fresh berries, each bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness. This show-stopping dessert not only pleases the palate but also makes for a stunning centerpiece at any gathering. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, summer berry pavlova will leave your guests raving about your culinary skills!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225Β°F (110Β°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using an electric mixer, beat room temperature egg whites until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form (another 3-5 minutes).
- Gently fold in cornstarch and vinegar.
- Spoon mixture onto the parchment paper in an 8-inch circle, creating peaks with a spatula.
- Bake for 1 hour; turn off oven and let cool completely inside.
- Once cooled, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over the meringue.
- Top with mixed berries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding lemon curd or other seasonal fruit toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days to maintain texture.