Easy pavlova recipe: the chic summer dessert

Published: 2025-06-20 16:24:46
Categories : General , Our recipes

Context

In recent years, the legendary pavlova has made a comeback on our plates. With its soft center, crunchy crust and cloud of whipped cream topped with fresh fruit, it's the ideal dessert for your summer evenings, to be accompanied by a glass of Crémant d'Alsace.

The secret of a successful pavlolva: a finely crunchy meringue that melts all the way through. Made only with egg whites and sugar, it's no less complicated to make... In this recipe, Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie suggests using our Large Meringues to get a result that's sure to please your guests. Our pastry chefs whisk the egg whites until they have an incomparably light texture, then place them under gentle heat to be gently cooked while retaining their whiteness. The rest of the recipe is up to you!

Practical info

Difficulty

Very easy

Preparation time

15 minutes

Quantity

4 individual pavlovas

Ingredients

- 4 large Meringues from Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie

- 20 cl full-fat cream (minimum 30% fat)

- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

- Fresh fruit of your choice, preferably in season (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, redcurrants)

Method

- Prepare the homemade chantilly: place the chilled cream in a bowl (ideally placed in the freezer a few minutes beforehand) and whip it with an electric mixer.

- When the cream begins to thicken, add the powdered sugar. Continue beating until you obtain a firm, airy texture.

- Garnish the Meringues: spoon a dollop of whipped cream over the top.

- Add the fresh fruit: arrange the fruit pieces harmoniously on top of the chantilly.

Top tip

For an even more gourmand pavlova, add a drizzle of red fruit coulis and for undisputed freshness, serve your pavlova just after assembly.

Did you know?

Pavlova was created as a tribute to the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, during her tour of Australia and New Zealand (the origin of the dessert is still disputed between the two countries). Pavlova's light, airy appearance perfectly reflects the dancer's grace.

Would you like to try this recipe? Find our Meringues on our website or in our shop, and treat your guests to an easy-to-make pavlova worthy of a pastry chef!

Pavlova: the chic summer dessert