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February 14, 2017

Mini Mixed Berry Pavlovas

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These mini mixed berry pavlovas are pillowy clouds of deliciousness! Topped with a delicious dairy-free berry cream and fresh berries take them over the top!

 

Mini Mixed Berry Pavlovas | Free of gluten and dairyThese mini pavlovas topped with a pretty pink berry cream and fresh berries would be the perfect dessert for any occasion, especially Valentine’s day! If you’re looking to impress someone with your mad baking skills, these pavlovas are not too difficult to make, yet stunning!

Don’t worry, it will still look like you slaved away in the kitchen all day making them too…I won’t tell if you won’t! 😉

Mini Mixed Berry Pavlovas | Free of gluten and dairy
Mini Mixed Berry Pavlovas | Free of gluten and dairy
Mini Mixed Berry Pavlovas | Free of gluten and dairyBecause the meringue needs to thoroughly dry in the oven, a liquid sweetener is not suggested. I tried making honey meringues before only to wake up to meringue “puddles” in the container. They just dissolve with too much moisture, so for these desserts, granulated sugar is your best bet. I used raw organic sugar, which is why they were a tad off-white, but regular white sugar will work as well. 

Mini Mixed Berry Pavlovas | Free of gluten and dairyI topped them with a whipped coconut + cream cheese + berry cream and a handful of fresh berries. Words cannot explain how amazing these were! Pavlova has a very distinct taste and texture which is hard to describe. If you haven’t already, you simply must try it for yourself in order to fully appreciate this unique dessert. 

Mini Mixed Berry Pavlovas | Free of gluten and dairyThis is the type of treat you want to serve immediately after assembly, although you can bake the meringues ahead of time and keep dry in an airtight container until ready to use. Just top right before serving for them to be ultra fresh. 🙂 

I kept a few leftovers in the fridge and they were still good the next day, but they melt fairly quickly when exposed to moisture. We didn’t have an issue with too many leftovers though…they’re so delicious, you’ll have to have some serious self-control in order to not eat them all yourself!! 😉 

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Mini Mixed Berry Pavlovas


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 9 or 10 mini pavlovas 1x
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Ingredients

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Pavlovas:

  • 4 large egg whites (careful not to get any yolks)
  • pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup natural cane sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • berry coconut cream, recipe below
  • 4–5 cups fresh mixed berries of choice
  • powdered sugar, optional
  • fresh mint, optional

Berry Coconut Cream:

  • 1 14 oz. can coconut cream, refrigerated overnight (just need the thick cream that hardens when refrigerated, discard liquid)
  • 1 8 oz. container vegan cream cheese (or regular cream cheese), softened
  • 3–6 tablespoons strawberry or raspberry powder (from ground freeze-dried berries)
  • 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or other sweetener of choice, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 225F. Make sure your bowl and beaters are thoroughly clean and have no greasy residue, which can cause the egg whites not to fluff.
  2. Place the egg whites and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat the egg whites on high speed until it has become thick and foamy, about 1 minute. Gradually add sugar to the mixer and continue to beat for 5-10 minuntes on high speed, until smooth, glossy, and mixture holds a firm peak when you lift the whisk out of the meringue.
  3. Sift in cornstarch and add vinegar and vanilla. Carefully fold in with a rubber spatula until well incorporated.
  4. Place large dollops of meringue onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment. Should make about 9 or 10, depending on how large you make them. Use the back of a spoon to gently create an indent in each meringue which will hold the cream and berries.
  5. Place meringues into the oven on the middle rack and bake for 60–70 minutes, until dry and crisp on the outside. Turn off heat and leave in the oven to cool down. Pavlovas should be firm on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside.
  6. Let cool completely before adding the cream and fruit. Top with the berry cream and fresh berries. Give them a dusting of powdered sugar and top with a sprig of fresh mint. Makes 9 or 10 pavlovas.
  7. Berry Cream:
  8. Open the cold can of coconut cream and discard any liquid, if any. Remove all of the firm coconut cream and place into your mixing bowl. Beat on medium-high speed for several minutes, until fluffy. Add cream cheese and continue to beat until fluffy. Stir in strawberry powder (so it doesn’t blow everywhere, enough to taste, and mix in enough sweetener to suit your taste.
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dessert, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

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  1. Jennifer says

    May 27, 2018 at 6:36 am

    I was wondering if you’ve ever tried making these with either coconut sugar or granulated maple sugar. I know it will probably throw the color off even more, but I try to avoid cane sugar if I can… Thanks!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      May 27, 2018 at 1:56 pm

      Hi Jennifer! I haven’t tried with coconut or maple sugar, but I have tried it with maple syrup/honey and they ended up having too much moisture and the pavlovas deflated overnight. 🙁 I’ve seen another blogger mention that they tried with both coconut and maple sugar and the pavlova never got crispy, it stayed soft. If that’s okay for you, then you could give it a try. Just know the color will be off and it also may not hold up well overnight because of the extra moisture. Let me know how it goes if you give it a try!

      Reply
  2. McKenzie Allyshia says

    February 21, 2017 at 9:28 pm

    Not only does that look delicious, but those photos are incredible ♥

    Reply
  3. Kim says

    February 16, 2017 at 9:40 am

    Holy smokes do those look delicious! I need to put these on my list for when I’m looking to wow some guests!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 16, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      Thanks Kim. You will certainly wow your guests with this one 🙂

      Reply
  4. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    February 15, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    Such gorgeous pavlovas, I love that pretty topping! 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 16, 2017 at 12:38 pm

      Hi friend, thank you for always being so encouraging! I hope you are having a fun week 🙂

      Reply
  5. Rachel says

    February 15, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    These look incredible! I love any dessert that has fruit!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 16, 2017 at 12:38 pm

      Thank you, Rachel!

      Reply
  6. Bethany @ athletic avocado says

    February 15, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    I cannot get over how cute and elegant these mini pavlovas are! I’m sure that they would be a perfect light dessert for anyone!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 16, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks, Bethany!

      Reply
  7. courtneu says

    February 15, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    Those look beyond incredible! I LOVE pavlova but I always make the same kind.

    La Belle Sirene 

    Reply
  8. Allison says

    February 15, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    These look so yummy! I bet my hubby would love these, he is all about berries and fruit right now.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 16, 2017 at 12:40 pm

      Hi Allison, you should try it. I bet he’d really enjoy this recipe.

      Reply
  9. Leah says

    February 15, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    This is so pretty and fancy. Not sure I can do this, but it’s worth a try. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 16, 2017 at 12:41 pm

      Thank you for pinning and for your support, Leah! Have a fun weekend 🙂

      Reply
  10. Leah says

    February 15, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    Wow! Not sure I can do this, but it’s worth a try. Pinned!

    Reply
  11. Dominique says

    February 14, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    Omg this is tge most beautiful desert I have ever seen. Can you just come over and make it for me. There is no way I can make it looke like this. Gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 15, 2017 at 11:04 am

      Aw thank you Dominique. I’d love to but I’m sure you would do great at making this! Be encouraged today friend!

      Reply
  12. Christie Brown says

    February 14, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    Oh boy do I love pavlova! These are sososo cute, and look so fresh and delicious. I’m definitely keen to give this recipe a try – thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Christie’s Take on Life. xx

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 15, 2017 at 11:05 am

      Thank you for the kind words, Christie!

      Reply
  13. Camille says

    February 14, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    These look BEYOND amazing, I want like 5 of them, right now!! I may have to make these this weekendd!!!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 15, 2017 at 11:06 am

      Aw thanks Camille! You’re so encouraging

      Reply
  14. Marie says

    February 14, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    OMG my life has been changed forever! These look so delicious. Would have been great for Valentine’s Day morning!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 16, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      Haha, thanks friend. Please let me know if you try this recipe out. I’d love to hear what you think.

      Reply
  15. Tine says

    February 14, 2017 at 11:02 am

    Your photos are stunning! And they look absolutely delcious!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 16, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      Aw, thanks friend! Have a fun weekend 🙂

      Reply
  16. candy says

    February 14, 2017 at 10:56 am

    These are beautiful. Looks like they would take forever but it is not that hard and does make a statement.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      February 16, 2017 at 12:42 pm

      It sure does. It doesn’t take long. You should try it out 🙂

      Reply

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