5-Minute Berry Pavlova Nests
Crispy-chewy meringue nests topped with whipped cream and fresh berries—no oven required. Swap store-bought meringue cookies for the nests and skip the bake entirely.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 168
- Protein
- 2g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Spoon whipped cream into each meringue nest, dividing evenly.
Step 3
Top with fresh berries, pressing gently so they nestle into the cream.
Step 4
Zest half a lemon over each nest and squeeze a tiny bit of juice on the berries.
Step 5
Garnish with mint or basil if desired. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- whisk or electric mixer
- 4 serving plates or a platter
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