Description
This Summer Pavlova with Fresh and Grilled Berries is a light, airy dessert that celebrates the season’s best fruits with a mix of crispy meringue, pillowy whipped cream, and juicy berries. It’s a showstopper for any summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until stiff, glossy peaks form. Fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Spoon the meringue onto the parchment, forming an 8-inch circle with a well in the center.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool inside with the door slightly open.
- While cooling, brush strawberries and blackberries with olive oil and grill for 1–2 minutes.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread it over the cooled meringue.
- Top with fresh and grilled berries. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Let the pavlova cool in the oven to prevent cracks.
- Don’t top with cream and berries until ready to serve to maintain crispness.
- Coconut cream can replace heavy cream for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pavlova, summer dessert, grilled berries, meringue, gluten free pavlova, fresh fruit dessert