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5-Minute Crispy Pavlova Nests with Berries

Shattered meringue cookies layered with whipped cream and fresh berries—no oven required. Crispy, creamy, and Instagram-ready in under five minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Protein
2g
5-Minute Crispy Pavlova Nests with Berries
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour cold heavy cream into a bowl. Whip with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, ~2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Fold in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

  3. Step 3

    Toss berries with a squeeze of lemon juice in a separate bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Nestle a meringue cookie on each plate. Top generously with whipped cream.

  5. Step 5

    Pile fresh berries over the cream. Garnish with mint if desired and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium mixing bowl
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • small bowl

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