Pavlova

Category: Desserts

Pavlova is a meringue dessert and it’s easier than you think.

It is made of egg whites, sugar, corn starch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Once baked, a crisp exterior forms around the soft centers.

To serve, pavlovas are topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream and studded with plenty of fresh berries.

Ingredients

• Egg Whites: 

  4 ~ 140 grams

• Salt: 

  – a pinch

• Granulated White Sugar: 

  1 cup = 200 grams

• White Vinegar: 

  1 teaspoon

• Cornstarch: 

  3 teaspoons

Directions

Sweet Day Today!

1. Preheat oven to 175 C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a dry and clean bowl, add the egg whites and a pinch of sea salt. Beat on low speed until small bubbles form on top of the egg whites. Increase speed to medium-high and continue beating until a soft peak forms. Then start adding the sugar a little at a time until the stiff peak forms.  Meringue is ready when you don’t feel any sugar granules when rubbing between two fingers.
3. Add vinegar, and sifted cornstarch. Beat on low speed for few seconds to thoroughly combine the meringue.
4. Using a cake pan trace a 22 cm circle with a pencil on the baking paper.
5. Scrape the meringue onto the center of the circle. Spread the meringue to fill the circle. Make a little well in the middle for the filling. The cake should be about 6 cm tall.
6. With a back of a regular spoon gently move from bottom to top to create beautiful lines.
7. Place the baking sheet in the middle of the oven and immediately reduce heat to 113 C. Bake for about 2 and a half hours or until crispy shell forms.
8. When done, turn off the oven and leave the cake in for 20 minutes. Then open the oven door slightly and allow cool completely for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Sweet Dreams! See You Soon!

1. When ready to serve, whip the cream until soft peaks shape. Spread on top of the meringue.
2. Top with the desired fruits.
3. It is better to eat the cake on the same day.

Enjoy!