Isn't baby shower food the cutest?! This Mini Strawberry Rose Water Pavlova Recipe is perfect for just about any occasion - especially a shower.
Today we are celebrating Catherine of Weelicious and her baby that will be arriving soon with a surprise virtual shower! Catherine is one of the nicest people I have met since we moved to California and I couldn't resist joining in the fun today and whipping up one of my favorite desserts.
I love the combination of fresh fruit, slightly sweetened whipped cream, and a crisp pavlova - summertime desserts don't get much better than that. When taking desserts like this to a party (virtual or not) I like to take mini versions like these.
They are cute, easy to transport, and who doesn't love building their own decadent desserts? All you have to do to set up a beautiful display of mini pavlovas is to layer a big serving plate with the pistachio crusted meringues and set out bowls of fruit, whipped cream, and nuts. Easy and elegant!
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Persian Saffron Pudding from Tori Avey
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Farmer's Market Vietnamese Steak Salad from Alex T Cooks
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Rainbow Smoothie from Daisy At Home
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Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting from Deliciously Organic
If you’ve tried this Mini Strawberry Rosewater Pavlova Recipe, I would be so grateful if you would rate it. Let me know what you think in the comments below. I just love hearing from you, and your reviews and comments really help others that visit This Mess is Ours!
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Don’t forget to rate the recipe, and let me know what you think about these Mini Strawberry Rosewater Pavlovas in the comments below. I just love hearing from you. Your reviews/comments really help other people that visit This Mess is Ours!
- Prep Time: 12 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 52 mins
- Yield: 24 pavlovas 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Gluten free, vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup caster sugar
- ½-1 teaspoon rose water, depending on how intense you would like the flavor to be
- ½ cup finely chopped pistachios or pistachio meal, divided
- For the toppings:
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
- coconut whipped cream or regular whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F with a rack in the lower third. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and st aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on low speed until foamy. Add the salt, vinegar, and cornstarch. Beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes until soft peaks form. Add the caster sugar in 4 additions, beating on medium-high speed until meringue is stiff and glossy, about 5 minutes. Add the rose water and mix until combined.
- Use a small ice cream scoop to scoop out 24 individual meringues about 1-inch apart on the parchment paper lined baking sheets, then use the back of the scoop to make an indention in the center of each pavlova.
- Measure out ¼ cup of the pistachio meal and sprinkle over the tops of the pavlovas.
- Bake until the meringue is glossy and hard to the touch, approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes; if the meringue begins to turn darker in color reduce the temperature of the oven slightly. When the meringue has finished cooking, turn off the oven and let it cool in the oven with the door closed for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. The pavlova will lift easily off the parchment.
To serve:
- Toss the strawberries with the sugar and stir to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Top each pavlova with a generous amount of coconut whipped cream, sliced strawberries, and a sprinkle of pistachios. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don't let the cook time involved in making a batch of pavlovas scare you. It's all inactive time!
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Eumas says
Great post!!! I made a Rhubarb PAVLOVAS at the weekend, surprisingly good. I think the bright pink forced rhubarb, available earlier in the season, would be a real treat, and visually as enticing as the strawberry PAVLOVAS. above. Thanks for the post!!
Meg says
Thank you and yes rhubarb pavlovas sound so good!
Catherine McCord says
These are about the most divine little puffs I've ever seen. I have my first meringue living in Paris years and years ago and still remember my elation trying them. No wonder my kids are such big fans too. I'm thrilled and honored to be showered by you! xo Catherine
Meg says
Awww yay! I am so glad that you enjoy meringues and that you approve of these mini-puffs. 🙂 They are a family favorite over here too! Bets wishes to you, the new little baby, and your entire family!
Tori Avey says
We both went floral for the baby shower! Love it!
Meg says
You know what they say Tori, great minds think alike 🙂 I can't wait to try your Persian Saffron Pudding!
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish says
Meg, what a great little dessert! I love that you used rosewater in these pavlovas. Great flavors!
Meg says
Thanks so much Suzy!!! I seriously love rosewater 😉
Kate says
Yum, Meg! What a perfect little twist with the rosewater, sounds divine. The site redesign looks amazing too! I love the clean new look--great job!
Meg says
Thanks so much Kate! The site definitely needed a little face lift 🙂 There are big changes to come, but for now I am so happy with it!
Carrie Vitt says
Pavlova has always been one of my very favorite desserts. I love that you added the rose water and pistachios! I'll have to give that combination a try!
Meg says
Thanks so much Carrie! It's one of my favorites too - you will love the rosewater and pistachio combo. They are a match made in heaven!
Amanda says
Seriously gorgeous!
Meg says
Thank you so much Amanda!
Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk) says
I've never made pavlovas, but they look so fun and delicious! I love how you added pistachios.
Meg says
Becky, they are SO easy!!! You would totally love them 🙂