Strawberry Pavlova

Crunchy pink meringue layers topped with vanilla cream and fresh strawberries, served with a sweet homemade strawberry sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 786.4 kcals 3145.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 141.1 grams 564.5 grams
Fat 22.6 grams 90.5 grams
Protein 4.6 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
300
g
Caster Sugar
for the meringues
75
g
100
g
Caster Sugar
for the sauce
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
250
ml
Whipping Cream
whipped until stiff peaks form
Fruits
450
g
Strawberries
washed, hulled and cut in half
250
g
Strawberries
for the sauce
Liquids
100
ml
Water
for the sauce
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
split, seeds only
Other
6
piece
Egg Whites
free-range
1
drop

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Whisk egg whites in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
  • Add sugar gradually while whisking constantly until stiff peaks return.
  • Fold in vinegar, pink food colouring, and orange liqueur gently.
  • Spread two equal portions of meringue onto baking trays lined with parchment.
  • Place trays in the oven and reduce temperature to 150°C.
  • Bake for one hour until crisp on the outside and chewy inside.
  • Whisk cream with vanilla seeds and icing sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Spoon equal amounts of cream mixture onto the cooked meringues.
  • Top each meringue with the halved strawberries.
  • Boil sugar and 100ml water for 12-15 minutes until a thick syrup forms.
  • Add strawberries to syrup, set aside for 10 minutes, blend until smooth, sieve, and chill.
  • Cut each pavlova in half, place on plates, and pour over the sauce.