Traditional Australian Pavlova with Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream

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Light and airy meringue topped with silky whipped cream and a medley of fresh berries for a refreshing dessert. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, layers egg whites, caster sugar, cornstarch into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 75 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and draw a 9-inch circle as a guide.
  2. Step 2: In a clean bowl, whisk 4 large egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  3. Step 3: Gradually add 1 cup caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, whisking on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 5 minutes).
  4. Step 4: Gently fold in 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp white vinegar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract with a spatula.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the meringue onto the parchment paper within the circle, smoothing the edges and creating a slight well in the center.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes until crisp on the outside. Turn off oven, leave the door slightly open, and let meringue cool completely inside (about 1 hour).
  7. Step 7: Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  8. Step 8: Spoon whipped cream onto the cooled pavlova and top with 1 cup halved strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, and 1/2 cup raspberries before serving.

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