Mini Berry Pavlovas
Description
Pavlova is a wonderful meringue-based dessert named after the Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova. Garnished with whipped cream and fresh berries, it's a wonderful gluten-free treat.
Ingredients
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4 egg whites
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1 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 pinch salt
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1 cup whipped cream, or more to taste
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3/4 cup sliced fresh berries, or more to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Make meringue: Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl on medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Slowly add sugar, cornstarch, and cream of tartar and continue beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, 3 to 5 minutes. Add vanilla and salt and beat until combined, about 30 seconds.
3
Scoop meringue with a spring-hinged scoop onto the prepared baking sheet and shape into individual rounds about 3 inches in diameter. Use the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each meringue.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until meringue is dry to the touch, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer the parchment with meringues to a wire rack and allow to cool. Once cool to the touch, remove meringues from parchment and place directly on the rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
5
When ready to serve, top each meringue with whipped cream and garnish with fresh berries.