Pavlova

13 Reviews

“My grandmother's recipe from New Zealand for the famous Pavlova.” - by Kim Cleave

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup super fine sugar
3 teaspoons cornstarch

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Original recipe yields 1 Pavlova

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Beat egg whites until stiff, add cold water and beat again. Add sugar very gradually while still beating.
Slow beater and add vinegar, vanilla and cornstarch.
Place on parchment paper on a greased baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave cookies to cool in the oven. NOTE: Don't go opening and closing the oven door. If you must, close the door very carefully. Pavlova is not individual servings, it is of cake-size, decorated with whipped cream and topped with fresh fruit of your choice just before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
108 cal
5%

Fat
0 g
< 1%

Carbs
26 g
8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Elizabeth

Dec. 1, 2006

"Though Pavlova is not meant to be individual sizes, my son (he's a chef) used this recipe at Thanksgiving and made individual sizes with whipped cream, fresh blueberries, blackberries and raspberries ..." See moreand a dash of raspberry sauce drizzled on top (wish I had a picture to share). Huge hit and so light after such a big meal. By the way, New Zealand is the real originator of this dessert, no matter what the other countries claim! : )"

Takk825

Jan. 20, 2011

"This is delicious! I did have to try 3 times to make it work. I finally figured out what I was doing wrong. First make sure to let the eggs come to room temp. after separating the yolks. Second do ..." See morenot use a plastic mixing bowl, the plastic is oily and it causes issues with the eggs. Thanks for the great recipe!"

Andrea

Dec. 25, 2008

"Our pavlova needed to quickly replace a Christmas day pavlova that was accidentally destroyed. We hopped online to find directions that used only ingredients we had around the house. This one fit the ..." See morebill. Our first attempt at the humble pavlova (a New Zealand tradition), it turned out really well and was delicious. With helpful suggestions from friends, the key to the pavlova is adding the sugar in bit by bit, not disturbing it once it is in the oven and of course decorating it later with fresh whipped cream, strawberries and kiwifruit. Thanks for saving Christmas!"

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