Mini Pavlovas with Passionfruit
Mini Pavlovas with Passionfruit are light, crisp meringue nests with a soft marshmallow center, topped with whipped cream and tangy passionfruit pulp – perfect for an elegant dessert or special occasion treat.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 mini pavlovas 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup (200g) caster sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch (cornflour)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for whipping)
- 2–3 passionfruits (pulp only)
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the vinegar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
- Spoon or pipe small meringue nests onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the pavlovas cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.
- Once cool, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- Top each mini pavlova with a dollop of whipped cream and spoon over passionfruit pulp.
- Garnish with mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the mixing bowl is grease-free to achieve stiff peaks.
- Use fresh eggs at room temperature for best volume.
- Pavlovas can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days before topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pavlova
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mini pavlovas, passionfruit dessert, meringue nests, pavlova recipe, summer dessert