Description
Indulge in the romance of a heart-shaped pavlova, a delicate meringue dessert topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
Scale
Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream and Toppings:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Trace a heart shape (about 8 inches wide) onto the parchment.
- Prepare meringue: Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, then fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Shape and bake: Spoon meringue onto parchment in heart shape. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, then let cool in oven.
- Whip cream: Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Spoon whipped cream onto pavlova, add fresh berries, and garnish with mint if desired.
Notes
- Ensure equipment is clean and dry for best results.
- Pavlova can be made ahead and stored in a cool, dry place.
- Assemble just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian, New Zealand
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
