This colourful mixed berry pavlova is perfect for Valentine’s Day or any dinner party. The meringue is crunchy on the outside and filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit on the inside.
If you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, look no further. It only takes 20 minutes to prepare and you only need 8 ingredients to make the perfect pavlova.
The crispy outside is made with just 3 ingredients, egg whites, granulated sugar and corn starch. The inside is filled with a delicious cream made with heavy cream, vanilla extract and powdered sugar garnished with fresh fruit.
It's the perfect dessert to serve on any occasion, whether for a simple family dessert or for a special occasion!
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
Blueberries and raspberries - Fresh berries for garnish. Adds color and flavor.
Granulated sugar - To sweeten and flavor.
Vanilla extract - Adds aroma and flavor to the cream.
Maizena (corn starch) - Adds consistency to the meringue.
Egg whites - Beaten egg whites.
Cream - Heavy whipping cream.
Powdered sugar - Adds flavor to the cream.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE MIXED BERRY PAVLOVA
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 140ºC (285ºF). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Using a hand mixer, beat on high speed the egg whites until soft peaks form. With the mixer on, gradually add the sugar and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Step 3: With a rubber spatula, fold the corn starch and a tablespoon of vanilla extract.
Step 4: Pour the cream onto the parchment paper and use a spatula to spread the cream into a circle. Bake for about 1 hour.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Step 6:Fo the cream: Using a hand mixer, beat on high speed the cream, powdered sugar and a teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the pavlova.
Step 7: Garnish with blueberries and raspberries and serve.
TIPS FOR THE CREAM
1. We usually use cream with 30% fat. According to our experience, heavy whipping cream is the best option if you want your cream to have a thick and fluffy texture.
2. Store the cream in the fridge. Whip the fresh cream with powdered sugar. Powdered sugar helps to whip the cream and adds flavor.
3. To add extra flavor to the cream, we usually add vanilla extract (1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for 200 ml (1/2 pint (236 ml)) cream).
This colourful mixed berry pavlova is perfect for Valentine’s Day or any dinner party. The meringue is crunchy on the outside and filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit on the inside.
Preheat the oven to 140ºC (285ºF). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using a hand mixer, beat on high speed the egg whites until soft peaks form. With the mixer on, gradually add the sugar and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
With a rubber spatula, fold the corn starch and a tablespoon of vanilla extract.
Pour the cream onto the parchment paper and use a spatula to spread the cream into a circle. Bake for about 1 hour.
Remove from oven and let cool completely.
For the cream: Using a hand mixer, beat on high speed the cream, powdered sugar and a teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the pavlova.
Garnish with blueberries and raspberries and serve.
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