Description
Strawberry Pavlova is the quintessential summer dessert, combining a delicate, airy meringue with luscious whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Each bite offers a sweet explosion of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion—from casual gatherings to elegant celebrations. This light and airy treat will transport you to sun-drenched picnics with every forkful, making it an unforgettable addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (preferably superfine)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and trace an 8-inch circle.
- In a mixing bowl, beat room-temperature egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while whipping until stiff peaks develop (about 5 minutes).
- Gently fold in vinegar and cornstarch to stabilize the meringue.
- Spoon the meringue onto the traced circle, creating a slight dip in the center.
- Bake for about 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let it cool completely inside.
- Once cooled, peel away from parchment and transfer to a serving plate. Top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg