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Smashed Mixed Berry Pavlova

Smashed Mixed Berry Pavlova

A mixture of berries tops fluffy whipped cream and a chewy smashed pavlova, making for a fun dessert centerpiece everyone will love!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

ingredients

Pavlova
  • 4 egg whites room temperature
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Mixed Berry Sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup crushed blackberries
  • 1 cup crushed raspberries
Toppings
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh whipped cream I made mine by whipping up 1 cup heavy cream in a blender until it formed soft peaks
  • Blackberries
  • Raspberries
  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries stems removed and sliced
  • Garnish: mint leaves

instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • To make the pavlova, begin by beating egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and cornstarch until the mixture reaches stiff peaks.
  • Place spoonfuls of the meringue onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Reduce temperature to 250 degrees and cook for 1 hour. Turn the oven off and allow pavlova to cool in the oven.
  • While the pavlova is baking, combine ingredients for the mixed berry sauce in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Allow the mixture to start bubbling, then reduce to a simmer while smashing up the berries with the back of a wooden spoon. Cook for approximately 15 minutes until thickened and jam-like in consistency. Cool completely in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Place the pavlova on a large serving plate or marble slab, and crush slightly with the back of a large spoon. Spoon over the whipped cream, then drizzle with the mixed berry sauce.
Category: Dessert