20-Minute Berry Pavlova Nests
Crispy-on-the-outside, marshmallow-soft meringue shells filled with whipped cream and fresh berries. No mixer required — whip egg whites by hand in 3 minutes, bake while you brew coffee.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 278
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream, cold
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Whip egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, 3–4 minutes.
- 3
Gradually add sugar, whisking until thick, glossy, and fully dissolved, ~2 minutes.
- 4
Drop 4 heaping dollops of meringue onto the parchment, using the back of a spoon to create a shallow well in the center of each.
- 5
Bake until pale golden and crisp on the outside, 10–12 minutes. Cool completely on the pan.
- 6
Whip cold cream with vanilla until soft peaks form, ~90 seconds.
- 7
Spoon whipped cream into the center of each nest and top generously with fresh berries.
- 8
Dust lightly with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- large mixing bowl
- whisk or electric mixer
- spoon
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