Description
Indulge in the delight of Mother’s Day Strawberry Pavlova, a stunning dessert that combines a crispy meringue shell with a soft, airy interior. Topped with luscious strawberries and velvety whipped cream, this pavlova is not only visually appealing but also a treat for your taste buds. Perfect for celebrating moms or any special occasion, this recipe captures the essence of love and sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (fine)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold in cornstarch and vinegar until combined.
- Spoon meringue onto the baking sheet, shaping it into an 8-inch circle with raised edges.
- Bake for about 1 hour until crisp outside and soft inside. Turn off oven and cool completely inside.
- Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, transfer pavlova to a platter, top with whipped cream, and arrange fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: New Zealand/Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg