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Elegant Berry Pavlova dessert with a crisp meringue base, whipped cream topping, and a mix of fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries, drizzled with berry sauce, served on a black cake stand.

Berry Pavlova

A show-stopping berry pavlova with a crisp outer shell and soft, marshmallow center. Topped with whipped cream and fresh berries, this dessert is perfect for beginners and elegant enough for special occasions. Tested over 80 times to guarantee the perfect texture!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian, New Zealand
Keyword: Berry pavlova Bliss, Berry pavlova recipe, Berry pavlova with lemon curd, Mary Berry pavlova, Mini berry pavlova, Mixed berry pavlova, Mixed Berry pavlova BBC good food, Pavlova recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 215kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer (Or hand mixer)
  • 1 Stainless steel bowl (Clean and grease-free)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For folding in ingredients)
  • 1 Kitchen scale (Optional, for precision)
  • 1 Parchment paper (For shaping the pavlova)

Ingredients

Meringue Base

  • 4 Large egg whites - Room temperature
  • 1 cup Superfine sugar - Caster sugar preferred
  • 1 teaspoon White vinegar - Stabilizes the meringue
  • 2 teaspoon Cornstarch - Creates marshmallow center
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Or vanilla bean paste

Cream Topping

  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream - Well chilled
  • 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar - Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste - Or extract

Berry Mix

  • ½ cup Strawberries - Hulled and sliced
  • ½ cup Blueberries - Rinsed and dried
  • ½ cup Raspberries - Rinsed and dried
  • ½ cup Blackberries - Rinsed and dried

Final Touches

  • a few Fresh mint sprigs - Optional for garnish
  • 2 tablespoon Berry sauce - Optional for drizzle
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest - Optional adds freshness

Instructions

  • Whip egg whites and add sugar slowly until stiff, glossy peaks form.
    A hand using a spoon to swirl and shape a smooth layer of meringue on parchment paper, ready for baking.
  • Shape the meringue into a circle with a dip in the center.
    An electric mixer whipping cream into soft peaks in a stainless steel bowl on a kitchen counter with natural lighting.
  • Bake at high heat briefly, then lower temperature and let it dry slowly.
    A kitchen scene with fresh berries being prepared—whole and sliced strawberries on a plate, mixed berries in a colander and small bowl, with sugar being sprinkled over the fruit.
  • Wash, slice, and sweeten the berries; whip the cream with vanilla.
    A finished pavlova topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and mint leaves, with a hand applying final touches.
  • Spread cream inside the base and pile the berries on top to finish.
    Elegant Berry Pavlova dessert with a crisp meringue base, whipped cream topping, and a mix of fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries, drizzled with berry sauce, served on a black cake stand.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 215kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) | Sodium: 25mg (1%) | Potassium: 100mg (3%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 28g (31%) | Vitamin A: 300IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 13mg (16%) | Calcium: 35mg (4%) | Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
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