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mini pavlova with fresh raspberries on white cake stand
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Mini Pavlova Dessert Recipe

Pavlova is an easy dessert with a crisp exterior and soft marshmallow-y inside. Filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit, it's elegant and beautiful!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cool down3 hours
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian
Keyword: Pavlova, Pavlova dessert, Pavlova recipe
Servings: 15 mini pavlovas

Ingredients

For Pavlova

  • 6 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

For Whipped Cream

  • 1½ cups (very cold) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

For Topping

  • 4-5 cups fresh fruit blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries, sliced peaches, kiwi, etc.
  • 15 small mint leaves  for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a stand mixer or handheld electric mixer, beat the egg whites on high speed for about 1 minute until soft peaks form. With the mixer still on, gradually add in the sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, and beat 10 minutes on high speed, or until stiff peaks form. It will be smooth and glossy.
  • Using a spatula, quickly fold in the lemon juice and vanilla extract, then fold in the cornstarch and gently mix until well blended.
  • Pipe meringue into 3 to 3½-inch wide nests onto the parchment paper using a 1M Star tip. Indent the center with a spoon to allow room for toppings.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, then turn the oven off and without opening the door, let meringue sit in the oven until completely cooled, about 3-4 hours. (The outsides will be dry and crisp to the tap and a very pale cream-colored, and insides will still be marshmallow soft.)
  • Transfer the pavlova with the parchment paper onto the counter for assembly.
  • To make the whipping cream: beat cold whipping cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar in a cold bowl for 2-2½ minutes or until whipped and spreadable.
  • Once pavlova are completely cool, pipe some of the whipped cream in the indentation and top with a little fresh fruit.
  • Serve and enjoy within 3 hours.

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Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 583IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg