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Pavlova

Delicious Pavlova Recipe with Whipped Cream and Fresh Fruit

Pavlova is a delightful dessert with a crispy shell and soft inside, topped with cream and fruit.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional Time 6 hours
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: Australian, New Zealand
Calories: 256

Ingredients
  

Meringue Base
  • ? cup egg whites room temperature
  • 1 ? cups caster sugar
  • 3 teaspoons corn flour
  • 1 ? teaspoons cream of tartar
Toppings
  • ? cup whipping cream whipped until soft peaks
  • 2 cups mixed fresh fruit e.g., strawberries, kiwi

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 120C (110C fan forced) / 245F. Trace around the base of an 8 inch cake pan onto a sheet of baking paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat the egg whites on low-medium to soft peak stage for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the sugar one tablespoon at a time, counting to 20 between each addition. Once all the sugar is added, increase the speed to medium-high and whisk until the egg whites are thick, glossy, and at stiff peak stage.
  4. Sift over the corn flour and cream of tartar and whisk for a few seconds to incorporate.
  5. Dot little bits of meringue on each corner of the baking paper. Flip the paper over and press down onto a large baking sheet.
  6. Spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking tray and shape it into a circle using the drawn line as a guide. Level the top out.
Baking
  1. Place in the oven and bake for 1 ? hours. Turn the heat off and leave the pavlova in the oven for at least 2 hours.
  2. Once cooled, top the pavlova with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSodium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42g

Notes

Pavlova can be customized with your favorite fruits. Store leftovers in a cool, dry place covered loosely with foil.

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