Easy Pavlova Recipe
Introduction
Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert that originated in Australia and New Zealand. It has a crispy outer shell and a soft marshmallow center. The dessert is named after a Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova, who visited Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s. Pavlova is a perfect dessert for any occasion. It is light, airy, and delicious. This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in advance.Ingredients
For Pavlova:- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Assorted fruits (strawberries, kiwi, mango, etc.)
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
- Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while still beating the egg whites until the mixture is glossy and stiff.
- Add the white vinegar, cornflour, and vanilla extract, and gently fold them into the mixture.
- Spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking tray and shape it into a circle, making a slight indentation in the center.
- Bake the pavlova in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the outside is crisp.
- Turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool inside the oven with the door slightly ajar.
- Once the pavlova has cooled completely, top it with whipped cream and assorted fruits.
- Drizzle honey over the fruits.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
This easy pavlova recipe serves 8 people. The nutrition information per serving is as follows:- Calories: 223
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
- Sodium: 52mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 43g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 41g
- Protein: 2g
Tips
- Ensure that the bowl and beaters are clean and free of any grease before beating the egg whites.
- Add the sugar gradually and beat the mixture until it is stiff and glossy.
- Add the vinegar, cornflour, and vanilla extract gently to avoid deflating the mixture.
- Shape the pavlova into a circle with a slight indentation in the center to hold the toppings.
- Let the pavlova cool completely before adding the toppings to avoid melting the whipped cream.
- Use any assortment of fruits that you like.
- Drizzle honey over the fruits for added sweetness.