Description
Indulge in the light and airy delight of our Berry Pavlova Cake! This exquisite dessert features a crisp meringue base topped with luscious whipped cream and a vibrant medley of fresh berries. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is not only visually stunning but also a crowd-pleaser that balances sweet, tart, and creamy flavors. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a summer gathering, each slice will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw an 8-inch circle as a guide.
- In a clean bowl, beat room temperature egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
- Add cornstarch and vinegar; whisk until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Spoon meringue onto the parchment circle, creating swirls or peaks.
- Bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes until dry outside but slightly soft in the center. Turn off oven and let cool inside.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, transfer meringue to a platter, spread with whipped cream, and top generously with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg