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Perfect Pavlova

4.5
20 mins
1 hours 30 mins
Easy
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This easy pavlova recipe takes only 20 minutes to prepare (the rest is baking time). Bake this and you'll be the dessert hero! The many 5 star reviews speak for themselves.

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  • Ingredients
  • Method

Ingredients

  • 6 egg whites (at room temperature)
  • 2 cups Chelsea Caster Sugar (450g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp Edmonds Fielder's Cornflour
  • 300ml Meadow Fresh Original Cream, whipped
  • Fruit, to decorate

Additional tips

  • Older eggs work better as the white breaks down easier.
  • Wipe the bowl beforehand with lemon juice to remove any greasy residue before beating the egg whites (grease affects the ability for the egg whites to form peaks).
  • Chelsea Caster Sugar is needed as the fine crystal size traps and holds air - more air is trapped because there are more crystals.

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Method

Preheat oven to 110ºC bake (not fan bake). Line a baking tray with baking paper.

In a large metal, ceramic or glass bowl (not plastic), beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.

Continue beating while adding the Chelsea Caster Sugar a quarter of a cup at a time. The mixture should get glossier and thicker with each addition and this should take at least 10 minutes. Beat in the vanilla, vinegar and Edmonds Fielder's Cornflour.

Spoon mixture out onto the prepared tray into a dinner plate sized mound.

Bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours, until dry and crisp and it lifts easily off the baking paper. Turn the oven off and leave the pavlova for at least an hour before removing from the oven. Finish cooling on a wire rack, then transfer to an airtight container.

When ready to serve, place on a serving plate, swirl the top with the whipped Meadow Fresh Original Cream and decorate with sliced or chopped fruit of your choice.

Additional tips
  • Older eggs work better as the white breaks down easier.
  • Wipe the bowl beforehand with lemon juice to remove any greasy residue before beating the egg whites (grease affects the ability for the egg whites to form peaks).
  • Chelsea Caster Sugar is needed as the fine crystal size traps and holds air - more air is trapped because there are more crystals.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my pavlova crack or collapse?

Pavlovas often crack or collapse due to sudden temperature changes or under-whisked egg whites. To avoid this, don’t open the oven while baking and leave the pavlova inside to cool slowly with the oven turned off.

Can I make pavlova on a humid day in NZ?

Humidity can make pavlovas sticky or weep. For the best results, make pavlova on a dry day if possible, or use a fan-forced oven and ensure sugar is fully dissolved in the meringue to help stabilise it.

How long can I store pavlova in New Zealand conditions?

A baked pavlova base can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. In humid NZ weather, it's best to assemble with cream and fruit just before serving to keep it crisp.

What’s the secret to a perfect pavlova in NZ?

To make the perfect pavlova, start with older egg whites, as they break down more easily and whip up with better volume. Always wipe your mixing bowl with lemon juice to remove any grease as any oily residue can stop the egg whites from forming stiff peaks. For best results, use Chelsea Caster Sugar. Its fine crystals trap more air, helping create a stable, glossy meringue that holds its shape and bakes into the classic crisp shell with a soft centre.

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