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Strawberry Pavlova ๐ Pavlova is always impressive looking and is relatively unfussy to make! This dessert is also perfect for Valentineโs day!ย
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Why You’ll Love Strawberry Pavlova
Because who wouldn’t? Just kidding, all jokes aside… this is such a luxurious and delicious dessert. The sweetened condensed milk on the top add that creamy element and enhance the flavor of the pavlova itself. The tartness in the strawberries balance out the sweetness make it pop.
How To Prepare Strawberry Pavlova
๐ฅ First, add the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar to a large bowl. Then, start beating until foamy and very soft peaks begin to form.
๐ Secondly, slowly add in sugar as you beat. Continue beating until glossy and very stiff peaks form, about 6-8 minutes.
โค๏ธ Sift in the cornstarch and beat until incorporated.
โ๏ธ Preheat oven to 300F.
๐ง๐ผโ๐ณ Add to a piping bag and pile them high on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. They will expand a bit so leave enough space. Then, flatten the top slightly with the back of a spoon.
๐ฅ Place meringues in the middle rack and turn heat down to 225F. Then, bake for 1 hour 20 minutes or until dry to the touch. Turn oven off and let them dry in there for 2-4 hours.
โ๏ธ Beat together the cold cream cheese until smooth. Cascade in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla bean paste. Then, fold until incorporated.
๐ Lastly, crack the top of the meringue a bit, fill with cream. Then top with strawberries and mint to decorate.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can use any berry or fruit of your choice instead of the strawberries.
Chef Nadia’s Tip
Make sure you let them dry inside the oven (oven off) after baking.
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Common Questions
Yes absolutely! You can use any berries or fruit of your choice.
Strawberry Pavlova
Ingredients
- 4-5 Egg whites, a bit over 1/2 cup
- 1 tsp Cream tartar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup Sugar , plus 2 tbsp
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 8 oz Cream cheese, cold
- 1/2 cup La Lechera sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla bean paste
- Strawberries , to taste
Directions
- First, add the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar to a large bowl. Then, start beating until foamy and very soft peaks begin to form.
- Secondly, slowly add in sugar as you beat. Continue beating until glossy and very stiff peaks form, about 6-8 minutes.
- Sift in the cornstarch and beat until incorporated.
- Preheat oven to 300F.
- Add to a piping bag and pile them high on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. They will expand a bit so leave enough space. Then, flatten the top slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Place meringues in the middle rack and turn heat down to 225F. Then, bake for 1 hour 20 minutes or until dry to the touch. Turn oven off and let them dry in there for 2-4 hours.
- Beat together the cold cream cheese until smooth. Cascade in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla bean paste. Then, fold until incorporated.
- Lastly, crack the top of the meringue a bit, fill with cream. Then top with strawberries and mint to decorate.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
