Strawberry pavlova for two recipe

Name: Strawberry pavlova for two
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 large egg whites; 100 g caster sugar; 1 tsp cornflour; 1 tsp white wine vinegar; 150 ml double cream; 1 tbsp icing sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 200 g strawberries; a few leaves fresh mint

A light meringue dessert with whipped cream and strawberries, perfect for Valentine's Day.

90 min · Medium · British Jump to method

Ingredients

2 servings

2 large egg whites
100 g caster sugar
1 tsp cornflour
1 tsp white wine vinegar
150 ml double cream
1 tbsp icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
200 g strawberries
a few leaves fresh mint

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	323 kcal
Protein	4.7 g
Carbohydrates	35.8 g
Fat	18.5 g
Saturated fat	11.4 g
Fibre	1.4 g
Sugar	34.1 g
Sodium	42 mg

Why this works

A treat-style dessert that is energy-dense and high in sugar and saturated fat, with some vitamin C from the strawberries.

Vitamin C. Strawberries provide a useful amount of vitamin C and antioxidants, which support immune function and collagen formation.

Calcium and energy. Double cream contributes calcium but also adds a significant amount of saturated fat and calories.

High sugar content. Most of the carbohydrates come from caster sugar and icing sugar, so this dessert is not ideal for frequent consumption.

Method

Heat the oven to 120°C (Fan 100°C, 248°F) or 140°C (Fan 120°C, 284°F, Gas Mark 1) conventional and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then add the caster sugar a spoonful at a time until the meringue is thick and glossy.
Fold in the cornflour and white wine vinegar gently.
Spoon the meringue into two neat rounds on the tray, making a shallow dip in the centre of each.
Bake for 1 hour, then turn the oven off and leave the pavlovas inside to cool completely.
Whisk the double cream with the icing sugar and vanilla extract until softly thickened.
Hull and slice the strawberries.
Fill the cooled pavlovas with the cream and top with the strawberries and a few mint leaves.

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