Pavlova

May 15, 2026
Serves
1 large pavlova

In this Recipe

Ingredients
Egg Whites 6 large (room temperature)
Cream of Tartar ¾ teaspoon
Salt 1 pinch
Superfine Sugar 1½ cups
Cornstarch 2¼ teaspoons
Flamingo Estate Bergamot Citrus Curd desired amount
Whipped Cream desired amount
Seasonal Fruit desired amount
Confectioners’ Sugar for dusting
Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  2. Ensure mixing bowl and whisk attachment are completely clean and dry.
  3. Wipe bowl with lemon juice or vinegar for extra insurance against grease.
  4. Add egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt to bowl. Mix on medium-low until frothy, about 1 minute.
  5. Increase speed to medium-high and slowly add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, waiting about 20 seconds between additions.
  6. Continue beating on high for about 5 minutes until thick and glossy.
  7. Test by rubbing meringue between fingers — if sugar granules remain, continue whisking 2–3 more minutes.
  8. Sift in cornstarch and gently fold to combine.
  9. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and secure corners with small dollops of meringue.
  10. Spoon meringue onto baking sheet and shape into pavlova.
  11. Place in oven and immediately reduce temperature to 250°F.
  12. Bake for 1½ to 1 hour 45 minutes without opening oven door.
  13. Turn oven off and leave pavlova inside with door closed for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  14. Top with bergamot citrus curd, whipped cream, seasonal fruit, and confectioners’ sugar before serving.