Chef John's Pavlova with Strawberries

This light-tasting meringue dessert has a sweet, gooey crunch that tastes fabulous with whipped cream and strawberries.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 210 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 egg whites, at room temperature
• 1 pint whole strawberries, stems removed
• 0.75 teaspoon white vinegar
• 0.75 cup sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Step 3

Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

Step 4

Whisk sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 5

Beat egg whites in a bowl until they are foamy and have a thick, ribbony texture, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 6

Turn off the oven, crack open the oven door and let the Pavlova cool for one hour.

Step 7

Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until soft peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer Pavlova to a serving plate. Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

Step 9

Pour 1/4 of sugar mixture into the egg whites; whisk until completely incorporated, about 30 seconds. Repeat for rest of sugar mixture, whisking after each addition, until all of sugar mixture is incorporated and egg whites are glossy and thick.

Step 10

Pour vanilla and vinegar into egg white mixture; whisk until you can lift your beater or whisk straight up and egg whites form a sharp peak that holds its shape, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 11

Spoon egg white mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; spread out into a 2x6-inch disc.