Description
Blackberry Pavlovas are a stunning dessert that beautifully marries elegance and flavor. This recipe features a light, crisp meringue shell filled with homemade blackberry jam and crowned with fluffy whipped cream and fresh blackberries. Each delightful bite balances sweetness and tartness, making it a memorable treat for gatherings or special occasions. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can impress your guests with this visually captivating dessert any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 egg whites
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 cups blackberries
- 1/4 cup sugar (or sweetener)
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Whip egg whites in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in cornstarch and lemon juice.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; spoon or pipe meringue into circles, creating nests.
- Bake for 60 minutes, then let cool inside the oven.
- For blackberry jam, cook blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water until thickened; cool.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by filling meringue nests with blackberry jam, topping with whipped cream and fresh blackberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.