The summer heat wave seems to evaporate the sweetness at every corner, but if you can savour a Pavlova dessert with a combination of fresh fresh fruits and a light meringue base in this fiery season, it is undoubtedly a supreme treat. Today, let’s step into the best summer dessert, pavlova, and learn how to make a colourful and layered fresh fruit pavlova.
Ingredients preparation
- Egg whites: 4 (leave at room temperature)
- Sugar: 250g
- White vinegar: 1 tsp
- Corn starch: 2 tsp
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Whipped cream: 200ml
- Fresh berries (e.g. strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.): appropriate amount
- Icing sugar: Moderate (for decoration)
Steps
1. Make Meringue
- Beat the egg whites with a clean, oil-free mixer until foamy, then add the granulated sugar in batches, beating well after each addition, until the meringue has firm peaks.
- Add the white vinegar, cornstarch and vanilla extract and continue beating until smooth and glossy.
2. Bake the meringue base
- Preheat the oven to 120°C.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper, pour the meringue into the centre of the tray and shape it with a spatula into a disc about 20 cm in diameter, with a slight depression in the centre for the whipped cream and the fresh fruit.
- Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for 1 hour. After baking, do not open the oven door hastily and allow the meringue base to cool naturally in the oven to prevent it from collapsing.
3. Decorate the pavlova
- After the meringue base has cooled completely, whip the whipped cream until it is 60% whipped and spread it in the hollows of the meringue base.
- Wash fresh berries and arrange them randomly on top of the whipped cream layer. To add layers, halve or slice some of the berries.
- Finish with a dusting of icing sugar and you have a colourful Summer Fruit Pavlova.
Taste and share
On a hot summer afternoon, cut off a small piece of cold Pavlova, the fresh berry flavour explodes in your mouth, intertwined with the light meringue base and smooth whipped cream, the sweet, tart and smooth taste experience instantly melts away the troubles of summer and brings a touch of cool sweetness. Sharing the fun of the making process and the satisfaction of savouring it with family and friends will undoubtedly add more emotional value to this dessert.
Tips
- Make sure the egg whites are completely isolated from any fat or moisture so that you can whip up the perfect meringue.
- When shaping the meringue, flatten it slightly at the bottom for a more stable baked crust.
- During baking, make sure the temperature is even to avoid premature colouring on the surface of the meringue base.
- If you prefer other flavours of fresh fruit, you can also substitute them according to your personal preference.
Conclusion
The best fresh fruit pavlova of summer is not only a delicious dessert, but also an attitude towards life. In this fast-paced society, why not slow down and make your own dessert full of love to bring a touch of sweet comfort to yourself and your dear ones. Let’s use a dish of food to record the beauty of life in this summer.
