Crispy Pavlova Nests with Berries & Cherry Compote
Meringue nests baked until crispy, then filled with whipped cream, fresh berries, and warm cherry compote. A show-stopping dessert that looks fancy but requires just 25 minutes total.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 3 count large egg whites
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups fresh mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
- ½ cup cherry compote or jam (store-bought)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Beat egg whites with a hand mixer on high until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 4 minutes.
- 4
Fold in cornstarch gently with a spatula until just combined.
- 5
Spoon 4 mounds onto parchment, then use the back of a spoon to create a shallow well in each.
- 6
Bake until pale and crispy, about 15 minutes. Cool completely on the pan.
- 7
Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks with a hand mixer, about 2 minutes.
- 8
Warm cherry compote in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 minutes.
- 9
Top each pavlova nest with whipped cream, fresh berries, and warm cherry compote.
- 10
Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- hand mixer
- medium mixing bowl
- rubber spatula
- small saucepan
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