Strawberry Pavlova Recipe

Wow your guests with this stunning Strawberry Pavlova! This deceptively simple recipe creates a crisp meringue base, topped with luscious whipped cream and juicy strawberries. While the baking time is minimal, allowing the meringue to cool slowly in the oven is key to its perfect texture. Prepare the meringue the day before or early in the morning for effortless assembly just before serving. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 308.9 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (17 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Strawberry Pavlova

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How to Make Strawberry Pavlova

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large, clean, dry bowl, beat 4 large egg whites with 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Spread the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet in a 10-inch circle, creating a slight ridge around the edge with the back of a spoon.
  6. Bake for 1 ½ hours, or until the meringue is crisp and dry to the touch.
  7. Turn off the oven and leave the meringue inside with the oven door slightly ajar to cool completely (at least 2-3 hours or overnight).
  8. Carefully remove the meringue from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Gently slice 1 pint of fresh strawberries.
  10. Just before serving, spread 1 ½ cups whipped cream over the cooled meringue.
  11. Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the whipped cream.
  12. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

89g

Fat

68g

Carbs

8g