Dairy Free Pavlova with Berries and Cream

Total time3 hr 55 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time1 hr 30 min

Dairy Free Pavlova with Berries and Cream

This showstopper starts with a crisp, glossy meringue base whipped from egg whites and superfine sugar until it holds those coveted stiff, glassy peaks. A touch of cornstarch and white wine vinegar gives it that signature contrast: a delicate, shattery shell giving way to a marshmallowy center, baked low and slow and left to cool right in the oven so it never cracks. Once it's fully set, the center becomes a shallow well for a billowy topping, finished with a bright, colorful pile of sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. The berries add a juicy, tart snap against the sweetness of the meringue, and the whole thing looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. It's a stunning make-ahead centerpiece for a dairy free table, and the base can be baked well in advance so all that's left is assembling and serving.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the meringue

4 large egg whites, at room temperature
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1 cup superfine sugar
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch
½ tsp vanilla extract

For the topping

1 ½ cups heavy cream, cold
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.
2 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
½ cup fresh blueberries
½ cup fresh raspberries

Instructions

1
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 275°F (135°C). Trace a 9-inch circle on a sheet of parchment paper, then flip the paper ink-side down onto a large baking sheet.
2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy and opaque, about 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes more.

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