Fresh Fruit Pavlova

C4Bimbos's picture

May. 02, 2012

Im obsessed with pavlova. If youve never tried if you really need to!! You have a delicious soft crust with a chewy marshmallow center from the meringue and a sweet soft topping from the whipped cream and the freshness of all the berries. Its such a light dessert yet, so unbelievably satisfying.

Ingredients

Egg whites 4 Large
Sugar 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Vanilla extract 1/2 Teaspoon
White vinegar 1 Teaspoon
Corn starch 1/2 Tablespoon
Heavy whipping cream 1 Pint
Powdered sugar 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
Vanilla extract 1 Teaspoon
For serving
Fresh fruits 2 Cup (32 tbs) , sliced (of your choice kiwi, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)

Directions

GETTING READY

1. You need to preheat your oven to 250F.

MAKING

2. In a bowl put together the egg whites with sugar and using an electric beater, beat until the mixture reaches soft peak consistency.

3. Put in the vanilla extract and mix to combine.

4. Add the cornstarch and white vinegar. and using spatula fold the mixture lightly.

5. On a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, pour the meringue mixtures in the middle.

6. With a spatula shape it in a large circle and make it a bit shallow in the centre.

7. Bake the meringue in the oven and let cook for 1 hour.

8. After one hour turn off the oven and leave the oven door partly open and let the meringue cool gradually for about an hour or 2.

FINALIZING

9. In a bowl put together the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.

10. Whip the cream with an electric beater, until it holds the shape but not stiff.

11. Spread the whipped cream in the center of cooled meringue and top with desired fruits.

SERVING

12. Slice and serve.

TIPS

The cornstarch and vinegar just ensures that nice crust on the outside of meringue.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Medium
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 6

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 463Calories from Fat 260

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 30 g46.2%

Saturated Fat 18 g90%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 62 mg2.58%

Total Carbohydrates 47 g15.7%

Dietary Fiber %

Sugars 42 g

Protein 4 g8%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet