This billowy Mixed Berry Pavlova is a decadent dessert that’s suitable for casual dining with the family, yet it’s impressive enough to serve when entertaining friends.

Easy Mixed Berry Pavlova Recipe

Pavlova, is believed to have been named after a famed Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova. After touring Australia and New Zealand in the 1920’s it’s believed that she inspired the creation of this dessert. It sparked a bit of a squabble between New Zealand and Australia as both claimed that it was their respective chefs who invented this meringue dessert in her honor. All in good humor, and origin aside, pavlova is known worldwide for its signature crisp and chewy baked meringue shell that can be filled with a plethora of sweet embellishments. How to make Mixed Berry Pavlova: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

Prepare Pan – Preheat oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Egg Whites – Using an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, whip together egg whites, salt and cream of tarter just until glossy peaks form. (Medium-high speed)
Sugar and Cornstarch – Whisk together 1 cup sugar and cornstarch in a separate bowl. Lower speed of mixer and gradually add sugar, about 3 Tbsp at a time. Beating just until stiff peaks form, don’t overbeat. Add almond extract, mix on low just until combined.
Transfer to Pan – Mound the meringue onto the center of the parchment lined pan, spreading into roughly a 9 inch circle. Leave the sides higher than center to form space to encase the filling.
Bake Bake per the recipe then turn off oven leaving the meringue in the oven for another 2-3 hours or overnight.
Whipped Cream – Using an electric mixer, beat together cream, sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form, don’t overbeat. Spread into center of pavlova.
Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and stir. Let sit for a few minutes to macerate..
Arrange, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries over whipped cream.
Slice and serve immediately.

How to Make the BEST Mixed Berry Pavlova Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Mixed Berry Pavlova:
Kitchen tools you’ll need: Stand mixer or hand mixer, large bowl, medium bowl, measuring cups and spoons, rubber spatula or icing spatula, sheet pan.
When spreading the meringue on the sheet pan prior to baking, leave the edge slightly raised to form a rim to hold the berries and whipped cream in place.
If you want the merengue to be pure white use clear vanilla extract.
In this instance, my choice is to fill the meringue with whipped cream and a trio of sweetened fresh berries. You can, of course, fill it with your favorite berries or mixed fruit of choice.
Pavlova is a delightful option for make ahead preparation as the meringue needs several hours to dry and set after baking.
I recommend whipping the cream and macerating the strawberries on the same day you plan to serve the pavlova. Prepare both a couple of hours prior and keep chilled until assembling. Assemble, then cut the pavlova into wedges and enjoy. Doing so, will prevent any of the ingredients from breaking down.
Pavlova can be stored at room temperature for up to one week.
If filled with cream and berries store chilled for up to one day. It’s best to store the ingredients separately.

More Easy Dessert Recipes to Make

Citrus infused Lemon Meringue Pie.
Hot Chocolate Cookies topped with toasted marshmallows.
7 Minute Frosting for Coconut Layer Cake, Red Velvet Cake or Chocolate Cakes of all kinds.
Southern Divinity Candy a holiday tradition in the South.
Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows are a delicious topping for hot cocoa or for making s’mores.
Make your own Hot Cocoa Mix with floating marshmallow Snowmen.
You may also enjoy this recipe for Lemon Meringue Cupcakes from Life Love and Sugar.

Thanks for visiting come back soon!

Disclosure ~ If a purchase is made using one of the affiliate links on this website we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you!

Helpful Kitchen Items:

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate this Recipe