Description
Indulge in this delightful Heart-Shaped Pavlova, a romantic dessert perfect for special occasions. Crispy on the outside, marshmallow-soft on the inside, topped with luscious whipped cream and fresh berries.
Ingredients
Scale
Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream and Toppings:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- 1 cup fresh berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)
- Optional: mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a heart shape on the parchment paper.
- Make Meringue: Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, then fold in vinegar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Shape meringue on the heart outline.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 1 hour. Let pavlova cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Whip Cream: Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Top pavlova with whipped cream and berries. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Avoid making pavlova on humid days as it can affect texture.
- You can make the meringue a day ahead and store it in an airtight container. Assemble just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
