Description
A delightful Lemon Myrtle Pavlova topped with fresh berries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon dried lemon myrtle leaves
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a 9-inch circle on the parchment as a guide.
- In a clean, dry 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 on high speed until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the cornstarch, vinegar, vanilla extract, and dried lemon myrtle leaves until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
- Spoon the meringue mixture onto the prepared parchment paper, using the circle as a guide. Create a slight well in the center to hold the cream and berries later.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and leave the pavlova inside to cool completely for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the pavlova is completely cool, carefully transfer it to a serving platter. Spread the whipped cream over the top and arrange the mixed fresh berries on top.
- Garnish with mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a citrus twist, add the zest of one lemon to the whipped cream.
- You can substitute lemon myrtle with finely grated lemon zest if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg