Mini Pavlovas Strawberries Cream (Printable)

Crisp meringue nests filled with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, ideal for spring celebrations.

# What You Need:

→ Meringue

01 - 4 large egg whites, room temperature
02 - 1 cup superfine sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
07 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberries

09 - 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
10 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
03 - Gradually add superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar is fully dissolved.
04 - Gently fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract until combined.
05 - Spoon or pipe meringue into 6 small nests on baking sheet, creating an indentation in the center of each nest.
06 - Bake for 1 hour, then turn off oven and allow meringues to cool completely inside with door slightly ajar.
07 - Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Allow to macerate for 15 minutes.
08 - Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
09 - Place each meringue on a serving plate. Fill center with whipped cream and top with macerated strawberries.
10 - Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Naturally gluten-free dessert that looks bakery-worthy
  • Make-ahead friendly meringues save time on party day
  • Light and airy texture won't weigh you down after dinner
  • Customizable with your favorite seasonal berries
  • Perfect individual portions for elegant presentation
02 -
  • Age your egg whites overnight in the fridge for even more stable meringue
  • Add sugar very gradually—rushing this step leads to grainy, weeping meringue
  • Don't open the oven door during baking to prevent temperature fluctuations
  • Macerate strawberries with sugar to draw out natural juices and intensify flavor
  • Assemble pavlovas just before serving to keep meringue crisp
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