Scrumptious strawberry pavlova

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Scrumptious strawberry pavlova
100 min.
6
532kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the delightful world of desserts with our Scrumptious Strawberry Pavlova, a true showstopper that combines elegance and flavor in every bite. This dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds, making it perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or a sweet ending to any meal. With its fluffy meringue base, topped with luscious double cream and juicy strawberries, it brings together a wonderful medley of textures and tastes that will leave your guests wanting more.

What makes this pavlova even more appealing is its dietary-friendly profile—it’s both vegetarian and gluten-free! That means deliciousness doesn’t have to compromise on dietary preferences. The process of creating a light, airy meringue may seem daunting, but with our easy-to-follow steps, you’ll find it surprisingly simple. Equipped with just a few staple ingredients, you can whip up a cloud-like base that can be adorned with your favorite fruits, making this recipe versatile to suit any season or occasion.

Imagine diving into a slice of this pavlova, where the crunchy hazelnuts contrast beautifully with the creamy filling and tart sweetness of strawberries. Drizzled with a hint of blackcurrant liqueur, each mouthful bursts with flavor and freshness, making this dessert the perfect way to round off a meal. So gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and get ready to impress with this stunning and scrumptious strawberry pavlova!

Ingredients

  • tsp vinegar 
  • tsp vanilla extract 
  • tsp cornstarch 
  • large egg whites 
  • 100 g muscovado sugar light
  • 100 brown sugar 
  • 25 hazelnuts 
  • 600 strawberries 
  • 568 ml double cream 
  • tbsp blackcurrants (blackcurrant liquer)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 140C/gas 1/ fan 120C. Line a large baking sheet with non-stick parchment.
  2. Blend the vinegar, vanilla and cornflour to a paste.
  3. Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Gradually whisk in the sugars, adding a little paste with each addition, until a thick marshmallowy meringue is formed.
  4. Spread it out to a 20cm circle on the baking sheet, swirling the knife to make peaks. Scatter over the nuts and bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and leave it to cool.
  5. Sieve 100g/4oz strawberries into a bowl. Stir in the cassis. Whip the cream softly. Slice half the strawberries and fold into the cream. Then swirl in 3 tbsp sauce.
  6. Put the pavlova on a flat plate. Spoon in the cream, scatter on the strawberries, drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories532kcal
Protein4.8%
Fat61.55%
Carbs33.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.5
Glycemic Load
2.32
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.403043467066%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
6.58mg
Petunidin
0.4mg
Delphinidin
6.93mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
24.94mg
Peonidin
0.1mg
Catechin
3.21mg
Epigallocatechin
0.9mg
Epicatechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Naringenin
0.26mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.55mg
Myricetin
0.5mg
Quercetin
1.44mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:531.59kcal
26.58%
Fat:37.28g
57.36%
Saturated Fat:22.11g
138.17%
Carbohydrates:45.86g
15.29%
Net Carbohydrates:43.45g
15.8%
Sugar:40.52g
45.02%
Cholesterol:107.61mg
35.87%
Sodium:72.93mg
3.17%
Alcohol:0.48g
100%
Alcohol %:0.23%
100%
Protein:6.54g
13.09%
Vitamin C:73.01mg
88.5%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.57%
Vitamin A:1429.74IU
28.59%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.08%
Vitamin E:1.87mg
12.43%
Calcium:117.14mg
11.71%
Selenium:8.18µg
11.69%
Potassium:377.92mg
10.8%
Vitamin D:1.52µg
10.16%
Phosphorus:100.55mg
10.05%
Fiber:2.41g
9.64%
Magnesium:33.86mg
8.46%
Folate:33.73µg
8.43%
Copper:0.16mg
7.93%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.19%
Iron:1.07mg
5.97%
Vitamin K:5.84µg
5.56%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.22%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.97%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.4%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.05%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.87%