Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Blackberry Pavlovas, a dessert that combines light, airy meringue with rich blackberry filling and fluffy whipped cream. This elegant treat is not only visually stunning but also easy to prepare, making it perfect for both casual gatherings and special celebrations. The sweet-tart flavor of blackberries beautifully complements the crisp meringue, resulting in a dessert that will impress your guests and leave them craving more. Whether you opt for individual mini pavlovas or a larger shared version, this recipe invites creativity and customization—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 5 egg whites
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 cups blackberries
- 1/4 cup sugar (or sweetener)
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Mix in cornstarch, lemon juice, and food coloring.
- Spoon or pipe meringue onto the baking sheet and create indentations.
- Bake for 60 minutes; turn off oven and let cool inside.
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water over medium heat until thickened; cool.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fill cooled meringues with blackberry filling and top with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pavlova (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg