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Australian pavlova

Baked meringue, crisp on the outside and soft inside, topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

This Australian version of pavlova pairs a meringue base with whipped cream and fruit. Australia and New Zealand both claim the dessert’s exact origin; this recipe follows the Australian tradition named here without presenting any single origin story as definitive.

Total time470 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings4
Australian pavlova
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Method

  1. 01

    Prepare and whip the egg whites

    Preheat the oven to 120 °C. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks.

    Temperature: 120 °C / 248 °F

    Ready to continue when: The egg whites are foamy and hold soft peaks.

  2. 02

    Make the meringue

    Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat, until the meringue is glossy and forms firm peaks. Gently fold in the cornstarch, white vinegar, and vanilla extract.

    Ready to continue when: The meringue looks glossy, holds firm peaks, and the added ingredients are incorporated.

  3. 03

    Shape and bake the base

    Spread the meringue on a baking tray lined with baking paper, shaping it into a circle with a small hollow in the centre. Bake at 120 °C for 90 minutes.

    Temperature: 120 °C / 248 °F

    Ready to continue when: The base holds its shape and its surface feels dry to the touch.

    90 min
  4. 04

    Cool the base

    Turn off the oven and leave the base inside to cool, with the door ajar, for 360 minutes.

    Ready to continue when: The base is completely cool.

    360 min
  5. 05

    Assemble and decorate the pavlova

    Whip the cream with the powdered sugar until firm. Spoon it into the hollow of the cooled base and decorate with fresh fruit.

    Ready to continue when: The cream holds its shape on the base and the fruit is distributed over the top.

Sources and review

Content researched, cross-checked and automatically validated. Sources consulted:

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