Description
Indulge in the airy delight of Mother’s Day Strawberry Pavlova, a dessert that perfectly balances elegance and sweetness. This show-stopping pavlova features a light meringue base crowned with fresh strawberries and luscious whipped cream, creating a delightful treat for any celebration. Whether it’s Mother’s Day, a birthday, or just because, each bite transports you to sunlit gatherings filled with joy and laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whip egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form (about 5 minutes).
- Gradually add granulated sugar, continuing to whip until glossy and stiff peaks form (7-10 minutes).
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and white vinegar.
- Spoon the meringue onto the baking sheet, shaping it into a circle with raised edges.
- Bake for 1 hour until dry outside; turn off the oven and let cool inside.
- Whip cold cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, spread whipped cream over the pavlova and top with sliced strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: New Zealand/Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg