How to Make Mini Pavlova with Red Berries
Pavlova is a beautiful and super tasty recipe, perfect for special occasions, such as family gatherings and year-end parties. Today, I'm making the mini version to show you the versatility of them – we can add jams and play with the mix of fruit flavors. Let's learn this delight in a very simple way.
Equipment
- Mixer
- Oven
Ingredients
Pavlova
- 6 units of Egg Whites 7 oz (200 g)
- 2 cups of Powdered Sugar sifted 9.8 oz (280 g )
- 1/2 tsp of Cream of Tartar 0.03 oz (1 g)
- 1 tbsp of Cornstarch 0.3 oz (10 g)
Filling
- 1 cup of Fresh Heavy Cream 8.1 fl oz (240 mL)
- 1 tbsp of Sugar 0.5 oz (15 g)
- 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract 0.17 fl oz (5 mL)
Decoration
- Red Berries to taste
Instructions
Pavlova
- Place the egg whites in the mixer and beat until they are very white; at this point, start adding the sifted sugar gradually.
- When it is very firm, add the cream of tartar and cornstarch and beat only to mix.
- Place the mixture inside a pastry bag; I used piping tip 1M.
- Now, you should either line your pan with buttered parchment paper or line it with silicone mats, which are much more practical.
- First, make a base with your meringue and then raise it a little on the sides.
- If you don’t have a pastry bag, you can do this with the help of 2 spoons.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 212°F (100ºC) and leave on a high rack for about 50 minutes.
- If your oven doesn't stay at this temperature, you can leave it at the minimum temperature of 320-302°F (160-150ºC) and then put a cloth on the oven door to keep it slightly opened.
- After the pavlovas are dry, turn off the oven and close the door completely; let them finish drying inside the oven for 1 hour more.
Filling
- Beat the very cold heavy cream until whipped cream, and then add sugar and vanilla extract.
Assembly
- When serving, fill the pavlovas with whipped cream and decorate with your favorite red berries.
Notes
Tips:
– Valid to: after assembling, pavlovas should be consumed immediately, as they can absorb moisture from the whipped cream.
