Description
Mini Berry Pavlovas are a delightful dessert you must try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on high speed until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract and cornstarch using a spatula until just combined.
- Spoon or pipe the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, creating small rounds about 3 inches in diameter with a slight indentation in the center.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and leave the pavlovas inside to cool completely for at least 1 hour.
- While the pavlovas are cooling, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the pavlovas are completely cool, carefully remove them from the parchment paper.
- Spoon the whipped cream into the center of each pavlova and top with mixed berries. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to the meringue mixture.
- For a tropical variation, use mango and kiwi as toppings instead of berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pavlova
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Mini Berry Pavlovas