TWO-BERRY PAVLOVA

Two-Berry Pavlova image

Here's a light and airy dessert that I first tried in Ireland. When I got home, I made this berry pavlova for my kids, who loved to build their own with their favorite fruits. The whipped cream makes for icing on the cake! -Norma Stevenson, Eagan, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon juice
TOPPINGS:
2 cups fresh blackberries
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Place egg whites in a large bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment; draw a 10-in. circle on paper. Invert paper., Preheat oven to 300°. Add cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold in cornstarch and lemon juice., Spoon meringue onto prepared pan; with the back of a spoon, shape into a 10-in. circle, forming a shallow well in the center. Bake until meringue is set and dry, 45-55 minutes. Turn off oven (do not open oven door); leave meringue in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheet., To serve, toss berries with 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar; beat until soft peaks form., Remove meringue from parchment; place on a serving plate. Spoon whipped cream over top, forming a slight well in the center. Top with berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges