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20-Minute Berry Pavlova Nests

Crispy-on-the-outside, marshmallow-soft meringue shells filled with whipped cream and fresh berries. No mixer required — whip egg whites by hand in 3 minutes, bake while you brew coffee.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
278
Protein
3g
20-Minute Berry Pavlova Nests
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    Whip egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, 3–4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Gradually add sugar, whisking until thick, glossy, and fully dissolved, ~2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Drop 4 heaping dollops of meringue onto the parchment, using the back of a spoon to create a shallow well in the center of each.

  5. Step 5

    Bake until pale golden and crisp on the outside, 10–12 minutes. Cool completely on the pan.

  6. Step 6

    Whip cold cream with vanilla until soft peaks form, ~90 seconds.

  7. Step 7

    Spoon whipped cream into the center of each nest and top generously with fresh berries.

  8. Step 8

    Dust lightly with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • spoon

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