Magical Rainbow Pavlova
A stunning and whimsical dessert, the Magical Rainbow Pavlova features a crispy meringue shell with a soft, marshmallow-like center, topped with vibrant whipped cream and fresh fruit for a dazzling, colorful finish.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Food coloring (rainbow colors)
- Fresh fruits (e.g., strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, mango)
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a 7-inch circle as a guide.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Fold in vinegar, vanilla extract, and cornstarch gently.
- Spoon the meringue onto the parchment within the circle, shaping it into a nest with a slight dip in the center.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.
- Divide whipping cream into bowls and tint each with a different food coloring.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then swirl together the colored creams gently for a rainbow effect.
- Top the cooled meringue with the rainbow whipped cream.
- Arrange fresh fruits on top before serving.
Notes
- Ensure no yolk gets into the egg whites or they won’t whip properly.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors.
- Best assembled just before serving to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pavlova, rainbow dessert, meringue, whipped cream, fruit dessert, colorful dessert