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Light Mini Pavlova Nests Recipe Easy Homemade Berries and Cream Dessert

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Delicate, crisp mini pavlova nests with a marshmallow-soft center, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. A light, airy dessert perfect for casual get-togethers or elegant occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar (caster sugar preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ cups (about 225 grams) fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Separate your eggs carefully, ensuring no yolk gets into the whites. Let the whites sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  3. Beat the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes).
  4. Gradually add sugar one tablespoon at a time while increasing mixer speed to high, beating well after each addition until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar dissolves (7-10 minutes).
  5. Gently fold in cornstarch, vinegar (or lemon juice), and vanilla extract using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the meringue.
  6. Scoop out small mounds (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon to create a slight well in the center of each mound.
  7. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes until crisp on the outside but soft inside. Turn off the oven and leave the nests inside for another 30 minutes to dry out gently.
  8. Cool the meringue nests completely on a cooling rack to room temperature.
  9. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
  10. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream into each pavlova nest, then top with fresh berries. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use room temperature egg whites for better volume. Add sugar gradually to avoid graininess and achieve glossy peaks. Bake at low temperature to prevent cracking. Let nests rest in the turned-off oven to dry out fully. Avoid humidity when making or storing pavlova. Store baked nests in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Assemble with cream and berries just before serving to maintain crispness.

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