This berry pavlova dessert is light and airy and easy to make so it is the perfect way to use all of the berries that you will find in the farmers market as we round up the summer.

Berry Pavlova Dessert

You may not know what a Pavlova is but is a light dessert shell similar to a meringue. Crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. You can change the flavoring of the pavlova shell if you like by simply swapping out the extract flavor. I use almond extract as well and the results are just as delicious!

How to Make a Pavlova Dessert

INGREDIENTS: PAVLOVA SHELL
6 Large egg whites
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INGREDIENTS: WHIPPED CREAM and BERRY 

2 pints Strawberries
1/2 pint Blueberries
1/2 pint Blackberries
1/2 pint Raspberries

1 pint Whipping cream, chilled
1 tsp Vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS: PAVLOVA SHELL

Preheat oven to 350°
Beat egg whites until stiff in a stand mixer
Add sugar slowly and then add cornstarch and vanilla.

Line a baking sheet with a silicon mat.
Pour the egg white mixture onto pan.
Bake at 350° for 10 minutes
Reduce oven temp to 275° and bake for an additional 1 hour
Turn oven off and let pavlova cool inside the oven for at least 20 minutes and then cool for at least 1 hour.

INSTRUCTIONS: WHIPPED CREAM and BERRY

Pour chilled whipping cream and vanilla into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whip for about 5 minutes until the cream is light and fluffy.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
Place the Pavlova shell on a serving platter.
Top with WHIPPED CREAM and BERRIES

This pavlova takes a little time to make but it is totally worth it. This will be a hit no matter where you will be serving. Have this for dessert for a dinner party you may be planning or bring to a family bbq.

Happy Baking!