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Pavlova Cookie

A light and airy meringue-based dessert topped with whipped cream and fresh fruits.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian, New Zealand
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meringue Base
  • 4 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar superfine sugar preferred
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch for stability
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar to enhance meringue
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for sweetening 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 cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a circle with a slight well in the center.
  6. Bake for 1.5 hours, then turn off the oven and let the meringue cool completely inside.
Assemble Pavlova
  1. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Once the meringue is cool, carefully transfer it to a serving plate.
  3. Spread the whipped cream over the meringue and top with mixed fresh fruits.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure that no egg yolk gets into the egg whites, as this can prevent them from whipping properly.

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