Description
Indulge in this romantic Heart-Shaped Pavlova, a delightfully light and airy dessert perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day. Crisp meringue, billowy whipped cream, and fresh berries come together beautifully in this gluten-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream and Toppings:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Meringue: Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, then fold in vinegar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Spread onto parchment in a heart shape.
- Bake: Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, then cool in the oven with the door ajar.
- Whip Cream: Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Spoon cream onto the meringue, top with berries, and garnish with mint leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make the pavlova shell ahead to keep it crisp.
- Assemble with cream and berries just before serving.
- Try drizzling with chocolate or passion fruit for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
