The Best Pavlova

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This Australian dessert has a crispy meringue base that's fluffy and chewy on the inside. It's topped with fresh whipped cream and fruit. This is a recipe that I've experimented with, and all my friends and family say it's the best pavlova they've ever tasted.

Submitted by Virginia
Updated on November 15, 2024
The best pavlova
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (9-inch) pavlova
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup white sugar, divided

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 3 large egg whites

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream

  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; draw a 9-inch circle in the center of the paper.

  2. Whisk 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl.

  3. Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until sugar is completely dissolved and stiff peaks form. Gently fold in cornstarch mixture and lemon juice.

  4. Spread a 1/4-inch-thick layer of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet to fill the circle. Pipe or spoon remaining meringue to form a taller edge around the circle to create a shallow bowl, making decorative swirls if desired.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off. Let meringue sit in the oven for 30 minutes; do not open the door. After 30 minutes, remove meringue from the oven; it should be hard on the outside and slightly moist on the inside.

  6. Beat cream and confectioners sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until thick. Spread onto meringue base and arrange strawberries over top.

Cook’s Note

To draw a perfect circle on the parchment paper, trace a line around a 9-inch round cake pan with a pencil.

You can use any fresh fruit of your choice instead of strawberries.

174 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186 Calories
9g Fat
25g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 24mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 79mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.