Description
Indulge in the elegance of Blackberry Pavlovas, a stunning dessert that marries the delightful crunch of meringue with the rich sweetness of blackberry jam and a fluffy whipped cream topping. This visually appealing treat is not just for special occasions; it’s versatile enough to grace any gathering, from intimate dinners to festive celebrations. The light and airy texture of the pavlova will leave your guests enchanted, while the vibrant colors create a show-stopping presentation on any table. Easy to customize with various fruits or flavors, this dessert promises to be a crowd-pleaser that you can prepare ahead of time for convenience.
Ingredients
- 5 egg whites
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- Purple food coloring (optional)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 cups blackberries
- 1/4 cup sugar (or sweetener)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently mix in food coloring, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dollop or pipe rounds of meringue, creating wells in the centers.
- Bake for approximately 60 minutes or until crisp. Turn off the oven and let cool inside with door slightly ajar.
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water over medium heat until thickened. Let cool.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Once meringues are cool, fill with blackberry jam and top with whipped cream and fresh blackberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pavlova shell filled (80g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 43mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 49mg
