Description
Mother’s Day Strawberry Pavlova is a show-stopping dessert that combines a crisp meringue shell with a soft, marshmallow-like center, topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. This elegant treat is perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply indulging yourself. With its delightful textures and vibrant colors, this pavlova will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while beating until glossy stiff peaks are achieved.
- Gently fold in vinegar and cornstarch.
- Spoon meringue onto the baking sheet into an 8-inch round disc, creating swirls for cream later. Bake for about 1 hour until dry to the touch.
- Turn off oven, slightly ajar, and let cool completely.
- While cooling, wash strawberries and whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, transfer pavlova to a serving plate and top with whipped cream and strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg