Description
Indulge in the elegance of Mother’s Day Strawberry Pavlova, a delightful dessert that combines a crisp meringue shell with fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries. This show-stopping treat is perfect for celebrating special moments, offering a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will charm your family and friends. With its stunning visual appeal and delicious taste, this pavlova is sure to become a cherished tradition at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper, marking an 8-inch circle.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the caster sugar while whipping until stiff peaks form and the mixture is smooth.
- Gently fold in the white vinegar and vanilla extract.
- Spoon the meringue onto the prepared circle, creating a slight dip in the center. Bake for 1 hour or until firm with a slight chewiness.
- Turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool inside for at least an hour.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then spread over the cooled meringue and top with sliced strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg