Description
A delightful dessert recipe for Pavlova Roll, a classic New Zealand treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the cream)
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract, white vinegar, and cornstarch until just combined.
- Spread the meringue mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the meringue is firm to the touch and lightly golden. Turn off the oven and leave the door ajar to cool for about 1 hour.
- While the meringue cools, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the meringue is completely cool, carefully peel it off the parchment paper and place it on a clean sheet of parchment paper.
- Spread the whipped cream evenly over the meringue, then scatter the mixed berries on top.
- Starting from one end, carefully roll the meringue into a log shape, using the parchment paper to help guide it.
- Place the rolled pavlova seam-side down on a serving platter. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with additional berries and mint leaves if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, use sliced kiwi and passion fruit instead of mixed berries.
- To make it a chocolate pavlova, fold in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder into the meringue mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: New Zealand
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg