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Vanilla Pavlova

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australia, New Zealand
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pavlova Base:
  • 4 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 cup 200 g castor sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
For Topping:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Fresh berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • Mint leaves optional

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 120°C (250°F) and line a tray with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  3. Add sugar gradually (1 tbsp at a time) while whisking on high until glossy stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold in vanilla, vinegar, and cornstarch gently using a spatula.
  5. Shape the meringue into a round disk on the tray (slightly higher edges).
  6. Bake for 1 hour until crisp on the outside.
  7. Turn off oven and let it cool inside completely (prevents cracks).
  8. Whip cream with vanilla and powdered sugar until fluffy.
  9. Spread the whipped cream over the pavlova.
  10. Top with berries and serve fresh.

Notes

💡Notes
Egg whites must have no yolk traces for perfect meringue.
Do not open the oven during baking.
Add fruits just before serving for best texture.