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Almond Pavlova with Summer Berries
My almond pavlova is a crisp meringue topped with toasted almonds, whipped cream, and summer berries for a glorious gluten free dessert!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Australian
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar Note: superfine baker's sugar is ideal, but optional.
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp cornstarch, sifted
- 1 tsp lemon juice
topping
- 1 cup heavy or whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- fresh berries for garnish, I used currants and raspberries
- mint leaves, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the balloon whisk, beat the egg whites and salt until they just become foamy. With the machine going, slowly drizzle in the sugar.
- Once the sugar is incorporated, add the extract, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Beat on high speed until the meringue is stiff and glossy.
- Spread the meringue out on the lined baking sheet in a circle, about 9 inches in diameter. Make a shallow depression in the center with the back of a large spoon. This is where your whipped cream and berries will go later.
- Bake for 90 minutes. Then turn off the oven but leave the meringue in the oven with the door closed for another hour. Then remove and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile whip the cream with the sugar and extract.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle most of the almonds across the center of the cooled meringue, reserving a few for garnish. Then fill the center with the whipped cream. Top with fresh berries and a scattering of almonds.
- Serve your pavlova immediately. It is best eaten all in one go. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat until they turn golden, stirring often.
Nutrition Information
Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
36mg
(2%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
440IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.