5.0 from 18 votes
Classic Pavlova (Very Easy)
Our classic pavlova features a crisp meringue shell, silky whipped cream, and a stunning array of fresh berries. You'll never believe how easy it is to make!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Australian
Ingredients
- 6 eggs whites room temperature
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 cups caster sugar
Cream
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream very cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish
- 2 cups fresh berries or other fruits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Trace an 8 inch plate on the center of the parchment paper with pencil, then turn the paper upside down on the baking sheet and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat on high speed using the whisk attachment until the whites are frothy and soft peaks form. Continue whisking on medium-high speed, adding the sugar about one tablespoon at a time.
- Beat until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is thick and glossy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Spoon the meringue onto the parchment paper. Using the drawn circle as a guide, shape the meringue neatly into a round, level circle.
- Place the meringue into the preheated oven and reduce the temperature right away to 250°F. Bake the meringue for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until it is completely dry and hard. Turn off the oven and allow the meringue to cool completely inside for a few hours (or overnight).
- Before serving, using a hand mixer or stand mixer beat together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Top the pavlova with the cream and fruit of choice. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- If you aren't eating the pavolva right away, I recommend waiting to top with cream and fruit until shortly before serving! Otherwise, the pavlova will get too soft.
Nutrition Information
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
160mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
660IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 660IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.