Pavlova
A crisp-shelled, marshmallowy meringue dessert topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit like kiwifruit, passion fruit, and berries, a favorite across Australia and New Zealand.
Pavlova dessert: Hazel Fowler, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)
Where it comes from
Pavlova is a festive dessert enjoyed in both Australia and New Zealand, especially in summer on holiday tables. Both countries love it and each has its own favorite fruit toppings.
Explore the cuisine of New Zealand, Australia.
Recipe
Make Pavlova at home
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- Kiwifruit, strawberries, passion fruit pulp
- Pinch of salt
How it's made
- Heat oven to 300 F and line a tray with parchment, drawing a 8-inch circle.
- Whip egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.
- Add sugar a spoonful at a time, whipping until stiff and glossy.
- Fold in vinegar, cornstarch, and vanilla.
- Pile onto the circle, making a slight dip in the center.
- Bake at 250 F for 1 hour 15 minutes, then turn off the oven and cool inside with the door closed.
- Top with whipped cream and fruit just before serving.
Variations
- Mini pavlovas
- Chocolate pavlova
- Tropical pavlova
Cook’s tip: Add the sugar slowly; it makes a stable, shiny meringue.
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About this page
Description and method written by Intercontinental Chef. Home-style method; quantities are a starting point, so adjust to taste.
Photo credit
- Pavlova dessert: Hazel Fowler, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)