Pavlova de Verano con Crema de Mascarpone y Frutos Rojos

This Summer Pavlova recipe with Mascarpone Cream and Red Berries combines a dessert that is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and topped with cream and red berries. It is a delicious option to prepare at home and share at a special meal without overcomplicating things.

Ingredients

For the pavlova

• 6 egg whites, at room temperature
• 1½ cups of refined sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon of salt

For the cream

• 250 g of mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup of very cold whipping cream
• ⅓ cup of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 yellow lemon

For decorating

• 1 cup of halved strawberries
• 1 cup of raspberries
• 1 cup of blackberries
• ½ cup of blueberries
• Fresh mint leaves
• Azúcar glass para espolvorear

Step-by-step preparation

Step 1: Prepare the oven

1. Preheat the oven to 120 °C.
2. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and draw a circle of approximately 22 cm as a guide.
3. Flip the paper so the ink does not touch the meringue.

Step 2: Prepare the meringue

1. Place the egg whites in the completely clean and dry bowl of the mixer.
2. Start beating at medium speed until soft peaks form.
3. Add the sugar little by little, one tablespoon at a time, without stopping beating. This step is fundamental to obtain a smooth and shiny texture.
4. When the meringue forms firm peaks and the sugar has completely dissolved, incorporate the cornstarch, vinegar, vanilla, and salt.
5. Beat for only a few more seconds to integrate.

Step 3: Form the pavlova

1. Place the meringue on the marked circle.
2. With a spatula, form a high disk and create a slight hollow in the center, where the cream will go later.
3. It is not necessary for it to be perfectly smooth; the undulations give it its artisanal look.

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
2. Turn off the oven and do not open the door.
3. Let the pavlova cool completely inside the oven for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. This prevents it from cracking due to the sudden change in temperature.

Step 5: Prepare the cream

1. Beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form.
2. In another bowl, mix the mascarpone with the powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest.
3. Fold in the whipped cream with enveloping movements to maintain a light and airy texture.
4. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 6: Decorate

1. Place the cream on the center of the pavlova.
2. Distribute the red berries naturally, alternating colors and sizes.
3. Finish with fresh mint leaves and a light dusting of powdered sugar.

¿Te animas a prepararla?

This Summer Pavlova recipe with Mascarpone Cream and Red Berries is perfect to enjoy at home and share with those you love most. If you prepare it, tell me in the comments what touch you would give it or with what you would serve it.