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Mini Pavlovas With Berries

Mini Pavlovas With Berries are a Light and Elegant Treat

Mini Pavlovas with Berries are a light and elegant treat, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pavlovas
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten Free
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Use room temperature for better volume.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Superfine sugar preferred for smoother meringue.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Acts as a stabilizer for meringue.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice or White Vinegar Helps stabilize egg whites.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Divide into two portions.
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Use cold for optimal whipping.
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Lightly sweetens the cream.
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Mixed Berries Fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
  • Fresh Mint (Optional) For garnish.
  • Lemon Zest (Optional) Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.
  3. Gradually add sugar, beating until glossy, stiff peaks form.
  4. Sift in cornstarch and fold in vanilla extract.
  5. Spoon meringue onto baking sheets, creating shallow wells.
  6. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes until dry to the touch.
  7. Turn off the oven and cool pavlovas inside for 1-2 hours.
  8. Whip cream with remaining vanilla and sugar until soft peaks form.
  9. Rinse and hull mixed berries.
  10. Assemble pavlovas with whipped cream and top with berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pavlovaCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure bowls and utensils are grease-free for maximum meringue volume. Store unfilled pavlovas at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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