Description
A heavenly dessert that combines light and airy textures with refreshing citrus flavors, topped with whipped cream and a vibrant assortment of fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) superfine sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1 mandarin orange, peeled
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw an 8-inch circle as a guide.
- Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until thick, glossy, and stiff peaks form.
- Fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract into the meringue mixture.
- Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a tall round nest with swirls around the edges and a shallow center.
- Reduce oven temperature to 225°F (110°C) and bake for 90 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool completely inside for at least 2 hours.
- Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft, fluffy peaks form to make the whipped cream.
- Combine the citrus (orange slices, grapefruit segments, and mandarin pieces) with honey, orange juice, and citrus zest. Toss gently and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cooled meringue to a serving plate, fill the center with whipped cream, and arrange the citrus fruit on top.
- Drizzle with citrus syrup, sprinkle with fresh zest and chopped pistachios, and serve immediately.
Notes
Assemble just before serving to keep the pavlova crisp outside and soft inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pavlova, dessert, citrus, meringue, whipped cream