Description
Mini Berry Pavlovas are light and airy desserts topped with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Meringue
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the white vinegar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Using a piping bag or a spoon, dollop or pipe the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small nests (about 3 inches in diameter) with a slight indentation in the center.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the meringues are dry and crisp on the outside. Turn off the oven and let them cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the meringues are completely cool, carefully remove them from the parchment paper. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream into the center of each meringue nest.
- Top with a generous amount of mixed berries.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, or refrigerate briefly before serving if needed.
Notes
- For best results, ensure your mixing bowl is clean and dry before whipping egg whites.
- Store any leftover pavlovas in an airtight container for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pavlova
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
