Description
A stunning and delicious dessert featuring a crisp meringue shell, soft whipped cream, and juicy fruits, perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 medium fresh peaches, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, drawing a 9-inch circle as a guide.
- Beat the egg whites in a clean, dry mixing bowl until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in cornstarch and vinegar.
- Spoon the meringue onto the parchment paper, creating a well in the center.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool inside.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add vanilla and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer the cooled pavlova to a serving platter and spread whipped cream over the top.
- Arrange sliced peaches and blackberries on top of the whipped cream.
Notes
- Store leftover meringue in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Keep whipped cream and fruit separate in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- For a vegan option, use aquafaba and coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Peach, Blackberry, Pavlova, Dessert, Summer, Meringue