Easy strawberry pavlova is my healthier version of the classic pavlova recipe. It's really simple to make with only 4 ingredients, lower calorie and perfect for dinner parties.
This easy strawberry pavlova came about because I wanted a simple dessert that requires minimal effort.
What could be better than a delicious and light meringue base topped with whipped cream and sweet strawberries?
This classic recipe is perfect to enjoy at any time of the year, especially when fresh strawberries are in season.
We love having this dessert on Sundays as it's a delightful way to end the weekend.
Its light, airy texture and sweet flavour make it a family favourite.
My easy strawberry Pavlova is a pudding dessert that wont take the whole weekend to make.
Neither will it require a whole lot of ingredients and it's also relatively light.
This makes it an ideal choice for any occasion.
You'll find this strawberry dessert recipe perfect to serve to your guests at dinner parties. It's also great for BBQ's and family gatherings.
Its delightful combination of textures and flavours will impress everyone. This delicious pavlova will have them coming back for more.
Plus, it's an excellent way to showcase fresh strawberries in a simple yet elegant dessert.
This pavlova is so easy to make. It can be prepared well ahead.
Most of the time taken for the recipe is actually to bake it and then let it set in the fridge.
This means you can focus on other tasks while it finishes.
I hope you enjoy this, my easy strawberry pavlova, as much as we did.
We virtually demolished it because it was so delicious.
Its combination of crispy meringue, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh strawberries makes it irresistible.
Perfect for any occasion, it's sure to impress your family and friends.
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Where Does Pavlova Come From?
Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert.
It's named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. However, its origin is disputed, with both Australia and New Zealand claiming to have invented it.
The dessert was created in the 1920s to honor Pavlova when she was touring both of these countries.
It's characteristics are a crisp crust and soft, light inside. It's often topped with fruit and whipped cream.
Ingredients
- Large Eggs
- Caster Sugar
- Double / Heavy Whipping Cream
- Fresh Strawberries
See recipe card for quantities.
Step By Step Instructions
Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this easy strawberry pavlova recipe:
- Preheat oven to 150C Fan
- Draw a circle on a square sheet of greaseproof / baking paper. Place on baking tray.
- Whisk 4 egg whites in a bowl, at a high speed, gradually adding the caster sugar to form stiff white peaks.
- Remove the mixture from the mixing bowl, to the circle, and spread it out within the circle.
- Place the baking tray into the oven and bake for about 1 hour.
- Once the meringue base has hardened remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Whisk the cream until it is thick.
- Once the meringue base has completely cooled, spoon the cream on top and garnish with the strawberries.
Tips For How To Make This Easy Strawberry Pavlova
- You will need to whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks are formed. You can do this with a stand or hand mixer. You can use a handheld whisk but be prepared for a serious an arm workout!
- Stiff peaks are formed when the egg whites are whisked until peaks form. If unsure turn your bowl upside down and the whites shouldn't fall out.
- In a traditional pavlova recipe, cornflour, vanilla essence and vinegar are added at the end of whisking. After the sugar has been added. I've ommited these as I've never felt pavlova needs them. But you can add in those ingredients in if you want.
- Meringue should be baked slowly. That gives the meringue time to bake and become crisp.
- Once the meringue is baked remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely before topping with your cream and strawberries.
- You can make pavlova the day before but keep it in an air-tight container and not in the fridge.
- You can freeze the meringue when it has completed cooled. Place it in a large plastic container so it remains whole and doesn't get damaged in your freezer.
Equipment
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- Stand mixer
- Baking tray
- Chopping board
- Kitchen knives
- Measuring jug
- Wooden spoon
- Spatula
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 200 g caster sugar.
- 200 ml reduced fat double/whipping cream.
- 200 g fresh halved strawberries.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 150C
- Use a large serving plate (25cm – 30cm) to draw a circle on a square sheet of greaseproof paper. The square sheet should be big enough to put on a baking tray. Spray the baking tray a few times so the greaseproof paper can be laid on the tray and will not slide off.
- With a stand mixer, or with an electric hand whisk, whisk the 4 egg whites in a bowl, at a high speed, gradually adding the caster sugar to form stiff white peaks. To test if the peaks are stiff enough, you should be able to hold the bowl upside down and the mixture stays in the bowl!
- Using a wooden spoon, carefully remove the mixture from the mixing bowl, to the circle, and spread it out within the circle using a plastic spatula.
- Place the baking tray with the mixture on, into the oven and bake for about 1 hour.
- Once the meringue base has hardened (check it by tapping it lightly to see if it is hollow) remove it from the oven to cool for 1 – 2 hours.
- With a stand mixer, or with an electric hand whisk, whisk the cream until it is thick.
- Once the meringue base has completely cooled spoon the cream on top and garnish with the strawberries.
Nutrition
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amyh44
I just made my first pavlova last month. It is so delicious!
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nlockier
Thanks Amy. Loved your post about your Pavlova experience! Good luck with your continuing around the world cooking adventures. Great read!
amyh44
Thank you!