Pavlova with Berries

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If you’re looking for a showstopping, light dessert that makes you say “wow” at first glance… Pavlova is the answer! A crispy cloud on the outside and soft inside, garnished with whipped cream and a shower of berries: it’s the perfect dessert to amaze your guests without going crazy in the kitchen. And don’t be fooled by its appearance: it’s easier than it looks!

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Affordable
  • Preparation time: 20 Minutes
  • Portions: 8 People
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

  • 5 oz egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 packet vanillin
  • 7 oz frozen berries
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Tools

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Tray
  • Spatula
  • Parchment Paper

Steps

  • Place the egg whites in the stand mixer bowl (make sure they are at room temperature for at least 24 hours). Start whipping and gradually add the sugar, lemon, and cornstarch. You should obtain a firm meringue.

  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper, fixing the paper on the sides with a bit of meringue to ensure it doesn’t move. Form a circle. If desired, you can make it like a single cake without a hole in the center.

  • Flatten the surface well where the filling will go. Bake for 90 minutes at 212°F

  • Meanwhile, in a pan, melt the berries with 2 tablespoons of sugar for about 10 minutes. Whip the cream with the vanilla, keeping it slightly soft, not overly whipped.

  • Transfer the pavlova onto a serving plate and fill it with the whipped cream.

  • Add the cold berries. Let it rest in the fridge until it’s time to serve.

You can substitute the berries with seasonal fruit, and chantilly cream instead of whipped cream

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Hello, my name is Daniela and I am 47 years old. One of my greatest passions is cooking; I love eating and I love cooking. Here you will find the recipes I serve at the table every day for my family, easy recipes explained step by step. If you want to follow me, I would be delighted❤️

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