Mixed Berry Pavlova Cake
An absolute showstopper that everyone is sure to love - this lush meringue affair encloses a dreamy whipped cream center surrounded by an abundance of fresh berries. What’s not to love? It's sure to be a crowd-pleaser and has all the flavors you'd expect during summertime: tart, tangy yet sweet – perfect for any special occasion or just as an afternoon treat! Let’s get baking!
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
Meringue
- 6 large egg whites
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Whipped Cream and Berries
- 3 cups heavy cream cold
- ½ cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups strawberries *quartered or raspberries
- 2 cups blueberries
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- Preheat oven to 275°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut out 3 8-inch rounds of parchment paper, then place two rounds on one baking sheet, then one on the other. Set Aside
Meringue
- Place the egg whites, sugar, and salt into a clean, dry bowl of your electric stand mixer and place over a pot of simmering water, creating a double boiler.
- Whisk the mixture constantly over a low flame for a few minutes until the granulated sugar is dissolved and the mixture is warm to the touch.
- Transfer the bowl to a machine fitted with a wire whip attachment and whip on high speed until you have a glossy meringue with stiff peaks. Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest, then whisk very briefly just to incorporate.
- Spread the meringue evenly into the 3 prepared circles with a spatula, then bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the meringues are dry and crisp on the outside and the edges can be lifted off the sheets.
- Let the layers cool completely and firm up some more before assembling.
Assembly
- Beat the heavy cream, confectioner's sugar, and vanilla extract with a wire whisk, then whip for a few minutes until you get soft peaks.
- Place the thickest meringue layer on the cake board or serving platter so it can hold the weight of the other layers. Spread ⅓ of the whipped cream over the meringue. Sprinkle the berries on top of the cream.
- Place the second thickest layer on top and spread with cream and fruit again.
- Place the last layer on top, spread with the final ⅓ of the cream, and top with a generous layer of berries.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Enjoy with family and friends!
Nutrition
Calories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 169mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 1069IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 0.3mg
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