Description
A delightful dessert featuring delicate mini pavlovas topped with whipped dairy free cream and fresh fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup (200 g) caster sugar/superfine sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon cornflour/cornstarch
- 1 cup (250 ml) dairy free cream (whipped, for topping)
- fresh fruit (such as strawberries or blueberries, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with baking paper.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Continue whisking until the meringue is glossy, stiff, and the peaks hold their shape.
- Gently fold in the cream of tartar and cornflour with a rubber spatula until combined, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Use a piping bag or spoon to place circles of meringue onto the prepared trays. Make a slight dip in the centre of each meringue to hold the cream and fruit later. You should get around 15 mini pavlovas, depending on size.
- Place the trays into the oven and immediately reduce oven temperature to 100°C (210°F). Bake for 40 minutes, or until the outside is firm and dry to the touch.
- Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely. This helps prevent cracks.
- Once the meringues are completely cold, spoon on the whipped dairy free cream into the centre of each cooled meringue. Top with fresh fruit.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes approximately 15 mini pavlovas.
- Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for better volume.
- Store leftover pavlovas in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pavlova
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg