Mother’s Day Strawberry Pavlova
Indulge in a heavenly dessert that combines the lightness of a cloud with the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries. The Mother’s Day Strawberry Pavlova features a crisp meringue shell cradling rich whipped cream and succulent strawberries, creating an unforgettable treat perfect for celebrations or sunny afternoons. This delightful dessert is not only visually stunning but also simple to make, ensuring it will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in white vinegar.
- Spoon meringue onto the prepared baking sheet in a round shape with an indent in the center.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until dry to touch; turn off the oven and cool inside.
- While cooling, whip cold heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, top meringue with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fruits such as raspberries or kiwi for a colorful twist. For added richness, drizzle chocolate sauce over the pavlova before serving. Ensure mixing tools are completely clean for optimal egg white whipping.