Easy Pavlova Recipe - Basics Behind Pavlova - How to Make Pavlova like a Pro , Pavlova recipe in hindi, Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. It is a meringue dessert with a crisp crust and soft, light inside, usually topped with fruit and whipped cream The dessert is believed to have been created in honour of the dancer either during or after one of her tours to Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s. The nationality of its creator has been a source of argument between the two nations for many years.The pav' is a popular dish and an important part of the national cuisine of both Australia and New Zealand, and with its simple recipe, is frequently served during celebratory and holiday meals. It is a dessert most identified with the summer time, and popularly eaten during that period, including at Christmas time; however, it is also eaten all year round in many Australian and New Zealand homes. #pavlova #dessert #meringue 4 egg whites, at room temperature 1 Tbs. cornstarch, sifted 1 cup sugar ( 3/4 cup Granulated sugar + 1/4 cup powdered sugar) 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 3 cups (12 oz./375 g) assorted fresh berries, and 1 mango For Whipped cream 1 (12 fl. oz./375 ml) heavy cream 2 tbsp powdered sugar Vanilla extract 2 dash of cream of tarter ( optional ) Before starting , Clean the bowl and whisk attachment using vinegar or lemon juice to remove its grease from the surface Preheat 250 F Draw circle on the baking sheet and then flip it Step : 1. Add room temperature egg whites and start whisking on low to medium speed 2. When the mixture becomes foamy add lemon juice and start whisking again 3. When mixture becomes little soft add sugar 1 tbsp by 1 tbsp on medium speed 4. Keep adding when done then stop and add sifted corn starch and start mixing again 5. It will take 8-10 min of whisking to get stiff pick of meringue. Use your fingers to check whether sugar is completely dissolved or not . When sugar is dissolved and pick is stiff it means our meringue is ready to bake 6. Sop there and take the pan , add big blob of meringue on it spread it nicely , keep it little messy and make little space at center for stuffing cream and fresh fruits 7. Put it for bake in preheated oven for 1 hour 5 min 8. Once bake time is done turn off the oven and keep pavlova inside the oven for 4-5 hours or overnight 9. Next day take pavlova out and remove it carefully 10. For whipped cream , add heavy cream and sugar in a bowl , start whisking on medium speed , add vanilla extract and little dash of cream of tarter to make it more stable ( optional ) 11. Whisk it till you get nice stiff peak then our cream is ready 12. Cut some fresh fruits like Berrys or mango , I made glazed strawberry by cooking strawberry pieces and little sugar together , do not over cook just till strawberry becomes soft .then let it cool 13. For assembling place pavlova on a plate , break is little in the center and spread big amount of cream , spread some glazed strawberry and another layer of cream , and finally decorate with remaining strawberry and mango pieces 14. Place this in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving , this pavlova you can store in the fridge for 1 day or 2 if assembled 15. But before assembling you can store it for months in the fridge , and assemble using cream n fruit when required