15-Minute Berry Pavlova Nests
Crispy-chewy meringue nests topped with whipped cream and fresh berries—no oven required. Whip egg whites to stiff peaks, dollop onto parchment, freeze, then pile with berries and cream.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Gradually add granulated sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form, ~3 minutes more.
- 3
Fold in cornstarch gently with a spatula until just combined—no streaks.
- 4
Dollop 4 mounds of meringue onto a parchment-lined plate, swirl into nest shapes with the back of a spoon.
- 5
Freeze meringue nests for 10 minutes until firm but still fresh.
- 6
Whip cold cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, ~2 minutes.
- 7
Top each nest with whipped cream and pile fresh berries on top. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- whisk or electric mixer
- spatula
- parchment paper
- plate
- spoon
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