Stunning Pavlova Wreath with Berries
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites room temperature
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups 360ml heavy cream, cold
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2-3 cups mixed fresh berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries
- Optional: fresh mint leaves or edible flowers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line baking sheet with parchment; draw 10-inch circle with 8-inch inner circle.
- Beat egg whites to soft peaks, gradually add sugar, whip to stiff peaks (8-10 min).
- Fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Spoon or pipe meringue into wreath shape on parchment.
- Bake 1 hr 15 min, cool in oven 2 hrs with door ajar.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks.
- Spread cream on cooled meringue, top with berries and optional garnish.
- Serve immediately.
Equipment
For detailed step-by-step instructions, check out the full recipe above.
Troubleshooting
- Cracked Meringue? Don’t panic! A few cracks are normal, and the whipped cream will hide them. Next time, try cooling it more slowly in the oven.
- Weeping Meringue? This happens if the sugar isn’t fully dissolved. Make sure to whip until it’s smooth and glossy.
- Soggy Base? Assemble just before serving, as the cream can soften the meringue over time.
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Piping bag with a star tip (optional, for shaping)
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