Description
An elegant dessert combining a crisp meringue base with whipped cream and fresh fruits, perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup (220g) caster sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 300ml thickened cream
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- Mixed fresh berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, red currants)
- 1 tbsp native citrus pearls (finger lime or desert lime)
- 1 tbsp macadamia nuts, finely ground
- Fresh mint leaves
- Icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 120°C (250°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Spoon the mixture into a wreath shape on the tray, ensuring to leave a hollow center for toppings later.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and leave the Pavlova inside to cool.
- While the meringue cools, whip the cream with icing sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, carefully top the Pavlova with the whipped cream.
- Decorate with fresh berries, native citrus pearls, and macadamia dust.
- Finish with fresh mint leaves and a dusting of icing sugar.
Notes
Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results. Add toppings just before serving for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg