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Homemade mixed berry pavlova recipe topped with fresh cream and berries on a white kitchen counter, photographed from above.

Mixed Berry Pavlova Recipe

Light, crispy meringue with a soft marshmallowy center, topped with whipped cream and fresh mixed berries. A stunning gluten-free dessert perfect for holidays or summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian, New Zealand
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meringue Base
  • 4 large Egg whites Room temperature
  • 1 cup Superfine sugar Caster sugar preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure
  • 1 teaspoon White vinegar Stabilizes meringue
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Chewy texture
Topping
  • 2 cups Heavy whipping cream Minimum 35% fat
  • 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For whipped cream
  • 1 cup Strawberries Hulled & sliced
  • ¾ cup Blueberries Fresh
  • ¾ cup Raspberries Fresh
  • ¼ cup Blackberries Optional
  • Fresh mint leaves For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer or hand mixer For whipping egg whites
  • 1 Large mixing bowl Metal preferred
  • 1 Baking sheet Flat, large
  • 1 Parchment paper Non-stick base
  • 1 Oven thermometer For accurate baking
  • 1 Large metal spoon For folding ingredients
  • 1 Serving plate Flat, wide
  • 2 Large spoons For transferring pavlova

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C), line baking sheet with parchment, draw 9-inch circle
  2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually add sugar until glossy stiff peaks
  3. Fold in vanilla, vinegar, cornstarch gently
  4. Spoon mixture onto circle, shape well in center
  5. Reduce oven to 225°F (110°C), bake 1 hr 15 min, let cool inside oven
  6. Whip cream with sugar + vanilla until soft peaks
  7. Transfer pavlova, spread cream, top with berries & mint
  8. Serve immediately for best texture

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.