Fresh Fruit Pavlova Nests
Fresh Fruit Pavlova Nests
Ingredients
For the Meringue Nests
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Fresh Fruit Topping
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw four 3-inch circles on the parchment paper, spacing them apart.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 250
- 2
In a clean, dry bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Gradually add the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on medium-high speed. Beat until the meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. The sugar should be fully dissolved.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Gently fold in the cornstarch, white vinegar, and vanilla extract until just combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Spoon the meringue onto the drawn circles on the prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a spoon, create a small indentation in the center of each meringue to form a nest shape.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Bake for 90 minutes, or until the meringues are crisp on the outside and dry to the touch. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside with the oven door slightly ajar for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to cool completely and prevent cracking.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 250
- 7
While the meringues are cooling, prepare the whipped cream. In a cold bowl with cold beaters, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Once the meringue nests are completely cool, carefully transfer them to serving plates.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Fill each meringue nest with a generous dollop of whipped cream and top with the fresh sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and kiwi.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your beautiful Fresh Fruit Pavlova Nests!
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Fresh Fruit Pavlova Nests
Ingredients
For the Meringue Nests
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Fresh Fruit Topping
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw four 3-inch circles on the parchment paper, spacing them apart.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 250 - 2
In a clean, dry bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Gradually add the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on medium-high speed. Beat until the meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. The sugar should be fully dissolved.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Gently fold in the cornstarch, white vinegar, and vanilla extract until just combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Spoon the meringue onto the drawn circles on the prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a spoon, create a small indentation in the center of each meringue to form a nest shape.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Bake for 90 minutes, or until the meringues are crisp on the outside and dry to the touch. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside with the oven door slightly ajar for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to cool completely and prevent cracking.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 250 - 7
While the meringues are cooling, prepare the whipped cream. In a cold bowl with cold beaters, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Once the meringue nests are completely cool, carefully transfer them to serving plates.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Fill each meringue nest with a generous dollop of whipped cream and top with the fresh sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and kiwi.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your beautiful Fresh Fruit Pavlova Nests!