Double Stacked Berry Pavlova

My double stacked berry Pavlova is as light as a cloud and goes down a treat! I’ve been in love with meringues ever since I was little and was given these meringue kisses as a treat by my mum. I discovered Pavlova much later in life but quickly learned that this cream and fruit meringue cloud is infinitely lighter and tastier than my childhood sweets. Summer seems to be the perfect season for making and indulging in a Pavlova cake, so I decided to make two meringues and stack them up tall. The result…well you can see what it looked like and a photo is worth a thousand words. I only wish I could give you all a bite to enjoy this light, crispy, fluffy summer on a plate. The kids were particularly pleased they got to enjoy this berry wonder for dessert and then two breakfasts! I only had a small sliver of a serving myself. You know…summer. Summer clothes. Beach. Bikini. That stuff on my mind. I made this easy Pavlova recipe to share with you, friends but it is meant to be served to a crowd. It is IDEAL for entertaining since you can bake well ahead of time and store in an air tight container. Then decorate shortly before serving, bring it our and wow your guests! Now let’s talk about actually making this delicious dessert! How to master a classic Pavlova recipe A perfectly executed Pavlova is not difficult to achieve as long as you follow a few simple and straightforward tips. Whip room temperature egg whites. Add sugar slowly one tablespoon at a time allowing it to dissolve before adding more. Continue whipping until you have a stable and glossy fluff. An electric mixer is a must. Rub a small amount of the meringue between your fingers to ensure the it is smooth and not gritty. If the sugar is not fully dissolved, it will make your meringue “weep” in the oven. Bake in a low temperature oven to avoid your Pavlova turning a shade of brown. Keep the meringue in the oven until it is firm to the touch. If it is still jiggly, continue baking it. Moisture in the air (humid days are the worst) will affect how long it will take to bake a perfect Pavlova. I would love to see your creations! Tag @vikalinka in your Instagram photos! For more baking inspiration check out my Earl Grey Meringue Cake or Summer Berry Tart Print Double Stacked Berry Pavlova Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins cooling time 2 hrs Total Time 1 hr 50 mins   Two layers of meringue filled with softly whipped cream and summer berries. This double stacked berry Pavlova is a real treat!  Course: Dessert Cuisine: Australian Keyword: pavlova Servings: 8 people Calories: 244 kcal Author: Julia Frey of Vikalinka Ingredients For the meringue 4 egg whites 150g/3/4 cup caster sugar 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp corn starch For the whipped cream 500ml/2 cups double/heavy cream 50g/1/2cup icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups blackberries, raspberries, cherries combined Instructions For the meringue Preheat the oven to 100C/200F. Carefully separate egg whites from the egg yolks. In a very clean, grease free mixer bowl begin whipping the egg whites on a low speed. First they will turn frothy and then will start forming soft peaks, at this stage turn the speed to high and start adding caster sugar one tablespoon at a time making sure the sugar is dissolved into the mix before adding more.Continue mixing until all sugar is dissolved and the meringue is thick, glossy and smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally. You can test whether the sugar is all dissolved by rubbing a small amount of meringue between your fingers, it shouldn't be smooth and not gritty. Mix vinegar and corn starch in a small cup and add to the meringue mixture. Mix well to combine.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and draw two 8 inch circles on it. Fill each circle with the meringue mix and bake in the oven for 1.5 hours until firm to the touch.  When the meringue is firm, turn the oven off and let it come to the room temperature in the oven for approximately 2 hours.Then take it out and let it cool completely. At that stage you can either fill the meringue with whipped cream and berries or store in an airtight container until needed.  For the whipped cream filling Whip double/heavy cream with icing sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.  To assemble Double Stacked Berry Pavlova Set one meringue layer on a cake stand or a large plate and fill with half of the whipped cream, scatter berries on top. Top with the second meringue layer and repeat the process. Dust lightly with icing sugar and decorate with edible flowers if using.  Nutrition Facts Double Stacked Berry Pavlova Amount Per Serving Calories 244 Calories from Fat 198 % Daily Value* Total Fat 22g 34% Saturated Fat 13g 65% Cholesterol 81mg 27% Sodium 48mg 2% Potassium 100mg 3% Total Carbohydrates 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 5g Protein 3g 6% Vitamin A 18% Vitamin C 2.2% Calcium 4.3% Iron 0.6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.