How to Make The Best Pavlova - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert that is light, airy, and absolutely delicious. It has a crunchy exterior and a soft, marshmallow-like interior, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. Named after the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, this dessert is as stunning and graceful as its namesake, and it's sure to impress your friends and family.

The origins of pavlova are hotly debated, with both Australia and New Zealand claiming to have invented it. Regardless of its orig...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pavlova

  • 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.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Beat cream and confectioners sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until thick. Spread onto meringue base and arrange strawberries over top.
  • Nutrition

    186 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 24mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 79mg