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Strawberry Pavlova

Delicious Strawberry Pavlova Recipe Perfect for Summer Celebrations

Enjoy this delightful Strawberry Pavlova, a light and crispy meringue dessert topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for summer celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian, New Zealand
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries halved

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Gradually add sugar, whipping until stiff peaks form (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Gently fold in white vinegar and vanilla extract without deflating the mixture.
  4. Spoon meringue onto the baking sheet, shaping it into an 8-inch round disk with raised edges.
  5. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes until crisp outside but soft inside. Turn off the oven and let cool for an hour inside.
  6. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and spread over cooled pavlova. Top with halved strawberries and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to switch berries or add toppings like chocolate or caramel sauce for a unique twist. Store meringue separately from toppings for best texture.

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