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Fresh Mini Fruit Tart Pavlovas

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Delicate mini pavlovas with crispy meringue shells, creamy mascarpone filling, and fresh seasonal fruit toppings. A quick, light, and elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (caster sugar preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240g) mascarpone cheese, chilled
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Approximately 2 cups fresh fruit (strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, passion fruit pulp, or seasonal fruits like peaches or nectarines)
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat. Increase speed to high and whip until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  3. Add cornstarch and vinegar or lemon juice, then gently fold in with a spatula.
  4. Spoon the meringue onto the baking sheet in 6-8 small rounds about 3 inches (7-8 cm) wide. Use the back of a spoon to create a shallow well in the center.
  5. Bake for 60 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside with the door slightly ajar for 30 minutes to dry out completely.
  6. While baking, whip mascarpone, heavy cream, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
  7. Once cooled, transfer meringue nests to serving plates. Spoon or pipe mascarpone cream into each well.
  8. Top with fresh fruit and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature egg whites for better volume. Slowly add sugar to avoid grainy meringue. Bake at low temperature and cool inside oven with door ajar to prevent cracking. Assemble just before serving to keep meringue crisp. For dairy-free option, substitute mascarpone and cream with whipped coconut cream.

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