Pavlova

Pavlova

An Australian classic (from Perth, in fact) - this pavlova is a marriage of meringue and fresh, juicy berries...

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr 30 mins

Plus time to cool
Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Cover a baking sheet with baking parchment. Whisk the egg whites with electric beaters until they just form stiff and shiny peaks. Gradually add the sugar a couple of tablespoons at a time and whisk really well between each addition. When all of the sugar is used up continue whisking for 3-4 minutes or until the meringue is stiff and glossy and stands up in peaks, then whisk in the cornflour and vinegar. Spoon the mixture onto the baking parchment and use a palette knife to make a circle about 20cm in diameter. Put in the oven, turn the temperature down to 120C/fan 100C/gas ½ and cook for 1½ hours. Turn the oven off and leave the meringue inside until completely cold (you can make this the day before and leave to cool overnight).
  2. Carefully peel off the baking parchment and put the pavlova on a serving dish. Don't worry if it cracks. Scrape the vanilla seeds into a mixing bowl, add the cream and lemon zest and softly whip, then spoon onto the pavlova. Mix the berries, spoon the fruit on top of the cream, dust with a little icing sugar and serve.
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Know-how

Make the pavlova the day before and then whip the cream and prepare the fruit at the last minute.

Per serving

424 kcalories, protein 3.8g, carbohydrate 47.7g, fat 25.6 g, saturated fat 14.3g, fibre 1.2g, salt 0.17 g

Recipe from olive magazine, October 2005.

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  • 15 August 2012

    Cath rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This is great. I actually forgot the cornflower and vinegar but it was still fab! I have made others before and they have always gone flat, I think the trick is in allowing it to cool in the oven. If you can wait that long!!

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  • 31 August 2012

    craig805 commented on this recipe

    Trouble separating the egg yolks from the whites? Watch this video to make it really easy, without breaking the yolk: http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/cooking/1160651.html It's in Chinese, but don't worry, just do what she shows you here.

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  • 29 September 2012

    Mamateur commented on this recipe

    Here ends my search for a good meringue recipe! Absolutely lovely, I topped my with raspberries and passion fruit and they were fighting over the last piece.

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  • 21 November 2012

    Iblack rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    So easy and looks 5 stars!!!

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  • 23 November 2012

    Mrsatroy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    After making carbonara I found myself with some egg whites on my hands - not wanting to let them go to waste I decided to try my hand at Pavlova. I had always convinced myself it was a difficult thing so I didn't expect it to succeed. How wrong I was - it was delicious and so easy to follow. I highly recommend anyone to try this! It's great to have found another use for my hens eggs - although perhaps not so great for my waistline ;o)

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  • 01 December 2012

    Macarooner commented on this recipe

    I am a novice when it comes to pavlova. Looked great when I put it in the oven. The next morning it was very crumbly. Help? Any advice from experienced merengue makers?

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  • 01 December 2012

    Macarooner rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Despite my meringue being crumbly, the entire thing went down like a dream! Awesome. Every one loved it. I could have made 2

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  • 06 December 2012

    Toffana rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious!

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  • 24 December 2012

    Livvykins21 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    The best meringue I have ever made. Spot on!

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  • 01 January 2013

    JamUltra rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I have made this twice and the centre always ends up with a syrup oozing about..... too much Golden Caster Sugar??? Bit annoyed about this if I am honest!!

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  • 01 January 2013

    no1bakerrrrr rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    LOVED IT! MMMMMMMMMMM...

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  • 06 January 2013

    clarey rated this recipe

    5 stars

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  • 26 January 2013

    hannah rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    awesome. I'm a complete novice and even i managed to make this and it was wonderful. Kids and adults loved it and as it was so easy to make i will be making it a lot from now on.

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  • 02 March 2013

    Clare commented on this recipe

    Used this recipe several times and the end result is always perfect! Easy to follow with great results!

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  • 09 April 2013

    clare-gabby rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    AMAZING.. Make it for easter for family. so easy to make & leaving in the oven over night really cooks it right through so its not sticky in middle. Next time I am going to use just plain caster sugar rather then golden caster sugar because it came out a brown color which I didn't like with the white cream on top. I also just whipped cream & added nothing to it because it was not nice when i made it 1st & put on top strawberry's & blue berry's.

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  • 11 April 2013

    Crowlef commented on this recipe

    For some reason it didn't work for me, got the eggs nice and peaky but every time I added sugar it turned watery (2 attempts at recipe)- used an electric hand whisker if that made a difference! Cooked it anyway and it turned out flat and chewy. The topping turned out nice :)

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  • 05 May 2013

    Yemma commented on this recipe

    The meringue turned out perfect but I made a big cooking error and overbeat my cream in the electric mixer :-( will be having another go soon and keeping a much closer eye on it!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr 30 mins

Plus time to cool
Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 225g golden caster sugar
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • ½ vanilla pod
  • 284ml carton double cream
  • 1 lemon , zested
  • 450g berries , raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries or a mixture
  • 1 tbsp icing sugar
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Per serving

424 kcalories, protein 3.8g, carbohydrate 47.7g, fat 25.6 g, saturated fat 14.3g, fibre 1.2g, salt 0.17 g

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