Hairy Bikers Pavlova Recipe
Hairy Bikers Pavlova is a traditional meringue dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar, baked until crisp on the outside and soft inside. The meringue base is then topped with whipped cream and fresh fruits such as berries or passion fruit.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 60
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Meringue Base
-
Egg whites (4 large) – The foundation of the pavlova, creating the light meringue texture.
-
Caster sugar (225 g) – Stabilizes the whipped egg whites and creates the crisp shell.
Stabilizing Ingredients
-
Cornflour (1 teaspoon) – Helps create the soft interior texture.
-
White vinegar (1 teaspoon) – Stabilizes the meringue.
Topping
-
Double cream (300 ml) – Whipped to create a light topping.
-
Fresh berries (200 g) – Strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries work well.
-
Icing sugar (1 tablespoon, optional) – Lightly sweetens the cream.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Place the egg whites in a clean mixing bowl and whisk until soft peaks form.
Add the caster sugar one tablespoon at a time while whisking continuously. Continue whisking until the mixture becomes thick and glossy.
Gently fold in the cornflour and vinegar using a spatula. This helps create the signature soft center.
Spoon the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking tray and shape it into a round disc with slightly raised edges.
Place the tray in the oven and bake for 1 hour until the meringue becomes crisp on the outside.
Turn off the oven and leave the pavlova inside with the door slightly open. Allow it to cool completely.
Whip the double cream with icing sugar until soft peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream over the cooled meringue base and decorate with fresh berries.
Serve immediately.
Find it online: https://britishrecipes.uk/hairy-bikers-pavlova/