Description
Strawberry Pavlova is a show-stopping dessert that features a delicate, crispy meringue shell topped with fluffy whipped cream and juicy strawberries. This delightful treat captures the essence of summer in every bite, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Whether for a special occasion or a casual gathering, this simple yet elegant recipe will impress your guests and elevate your dessert game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, drawing a 9-inch circle as a guide.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add caster sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in white vinegar and vanilla extract.
- Spoon meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it within the circle and creating swirls or peaks.
- Bake for about 1 hour until dry on the outside but soft inside. Leave in the oven with the door ajar to cool completely.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian/New Zealand
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg