Pavlova

8 servings

18 minutes

Pavlova", a meringue dessert, invented either in Australia or New Zealand in honor of Anna Pavlova - and spread throughout the world.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 323.7
• Proteins: 4.1g
• Fats: 15.5g
• Carbohydrates: 42.1g

Ingredients

• Egg white: 4 pc
• Salt: pinch
• Fine white sugar: 250 g
• Cornstarch: 1 tbsp
• Vinegar: 0.5 tsp
• Vanilla pod: 1 pc
• Cream 35%: 350 ml
• Powdered sugar: 3 tbsp
• Strawberry: 130 g
• Kiwi: 2 pc

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Beat room temperature egg whites with a pinch of salt at medium speed until soft peaks form.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg white: 4 pieces
   • Salt:  pinch

3. Without stopping the mixer, add sugar to the egg whites, switch the mixer to maximum speed and beat until stiff peaks form. The mixture will become glossier and more viscous.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fine white sugar: 250 g

4. Add vinegar and mix on low speed for just three turns of the mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vinegar: 0.5 teaspoon

5. Sift the starch over the whipped egg whites and gently mix with a spatula, trying not to destroy the airy texture of the meringue.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon

6. Transfer the meringue to parchment, shaping it as needed. Make a hollow in the center of the meringue.

7. Place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees, then immediately reduce the temperature to 120. Bake for one and a half hours. Then remove from the oven and let cool.

8. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla seeds until soft peaks form.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 35%: 350 ml
   • Powdered sugar: 3 tablespoons
   • Vanilla pod: 1 piece

9. Transfer the cooled meringue to a plate and top it with whipped cream.

10. Decorate with strawberries and kiwi.

    Required ingredients:

    • Strawberry: 130 g
    • Kiwi: 2 pieces