Easy Pavlova Recipe: A Showstopping Dessert

Ingredients

• 4 large egg whites
• 1.25 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 6 kiwi, peeled and sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Draw a 9-inch circle on the parchment to guide your pavlova's shape.
3. In a clean glass, metal, or ceramic bowl, beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks, being careful not to overbeat. Gradually add sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, ensuring each addition is well incorporated. Continue beating until the meringue achieves a thick, white, and glossy consistency.
4. Gently fold in the cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, being careful not to deflate the meringue.
5. Spoon the meringue mixture within the drawn circle on the parchment paper. Starting from the center, spread the mixture outwards, building up the edge slightly to create a shallow depression in the middle.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the meringue is dry to the touch and sounds hollow when lightly tapped, approximately 1 hour. Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
7. In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside the whipped cream. Carefully remove the cooled meringue from the parchment paper and place it on a serving plate.
8. Fill the center of the meringue with the freshly whipped cream and arrange kiwi slices on top.
9. Garnish with your favorite fresh fruit and serve immediately! Enjoy your homemade pavlova!

Nutrition

• Calories: 373 kcal
• Fat Content: 22 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 37 g
• Sodium Content: 52 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 82 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 42 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g