Description
A festive and light pavlova dessert topped with mixed berries, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup fine sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
- 1 pound mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat and prep. Set your oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whip the egg whites. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy; then add sugar gradually.
- Add the helpers. Sprinkle in cornstarch, vinegar (or lemon), and vanilla. Fold gently.
- Shape and bake. Spoon meringue onto parchment, shaping into nests. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes.
- Whip the cream. Beat heavy cream until it thickens; add powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep the berries. Slice strawberries and toss with sugar if needed.
- Assemble the parfaits. Layer meringue, cream, and berries in cups right before serving.
Notes
For best results, assemble the parfaits close to serving time to maintain meringue crispness. Optionally, use store-bought meringues for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
