Pavlova
A crisp meringue shell filled with whipped cream and topped with cherries, perfect for a quick dessert.
- Total time
- 130 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cherries
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a 6-inch circle as a guide.
- 2
In a clean bowl, beat 3 egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating until stiff and glossy, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Fold in 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tsp lemon juice. Spoon the meringue onto the circle, shaping into a nest with a slight well in the center.
- 4
Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the meringue cool completely inside, about 1 hour. The outside should be crisp and dry.
- 5
Whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fill the cooled meringue with cream and top with 1/2 cup cherries before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Rubber spatula
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