Pavlova with Fresh Strawberries

by strawberryginger on July 22, 2012

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I’ve been wanting to make Pavlova for weeks and finally decided to take the plunge. I’m going out of town for 3 weeks starting tomorrow, so I wanted to squeeze it in before leave. Plus, Ryan had never eaten Pavlova  - which should be a must try on everyone’s list!  Pavlova is a super light and sweet dessert that is perfect to have in the summer. There are so many different toppings you can add on top -various fruits or melted chocolate. I decided to leave the whip cream off this time but next time I will definitely add it.

Adapted from Martha Stewart

Pavlova with Fresh Strawberries

Pavlova with Fresh Strawberries

Ingredients

  • 6 egg whites - room temperature
  • Pinch of cream of tartar - if you don't have it, use the same amount of lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 20 strawberries hulled and chopped (for topping)
  • Whipped Cream (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  2. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with a mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, then cornstarch and salt, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  3. Fold in vinegar and vanilla.
  4. Place a piece of parchment or foil on a cookie sheet. Add meringue on top and making a circle - smooth sides.
  5. Bake 1 1/2 hours. Turn off, and let meringue cool in oven 2 hours.
  6. Once done, take a spoon and crack the top of the meringue. Add whip cream on top (if desired) and fresh strawberries.

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kerrycooks July 22, 2012 at 5:28 pm

Lovely! love pavlova, so summery!

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strawberryginger strawberryginger July 23, 2012 at 7:57 am

Thanks Kerry! :)

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