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Mini Pavlovas

Delicate meringue nests topped with whipped cream and fresh fruits, perfect for a light dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian, New Zealand
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meringue Base
  • 4 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar superfine sugar works best
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch for stability
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar to sweeten the cream
  • 1 cup mixed fresh fruits such as berries, kiwi, and passionfruit

Method
 

Prepare Meringue
  1. Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
  4. Gently fold in the vinegar and cornstarch.
  5. Spoon or pipe the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small nests.
  6. Bake for 60 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside with the door ajar.
Assemble Pavlovas
  1. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Once the meringues are completely cool, top each with whipped cream and arrange the mixed fresh fruits on top.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store any leftover meringues in an airtight container to keep them crisp.

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