Mini Pavlovas
Mini Pavlovas are a personal twist on the classic Pavlova dessert. Each one features a light, crisp meringue shell with a soft, marshmallow-like center. They’re cute, easier to handle than a full-size Pavlova, and much less messy to serve. Best of all, everyone gets their own – no sharing required.
Ingredients
For the Pavlova Meringue
- 6 large egg whites about 2/3 cup
- 250 g caster sugar 1¼ cups
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornflour cornstarch
For the Mascarpone Cream
- 400 g mascarpone
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
For Topping
- Fresh berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, as needed
- Fresh mint optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 120°C (250°F), fan off. Line one or two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks, making sure no yolk gets into the whites.
- Add the egg whites to a clean, dry bowl and beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue mixing until the meringue is thick, glossy, and holds stiff peaks. Gently fold in the vanilla extract, white vinegar, and cornflour. To test, turn the bowl upside down—the meringue should stay in place.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag and pipe small nests onto the prepared baking trays, creating a shallow center.
- Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes, until the pavlovas feel dry to the touch and lift easily from the parchment paper.
- Turn off the oven, leave the door slightly ajar, and allow the pavlovas to cool completely in the oven.
- In a bowl, whip the mascarpone, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until smooth and softly whipped.
- Just before serving, fill the cooled pavlovas with the mascarpone cream and top with fresh fruit. Serve immediately.
Notes
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there are a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
