Description
This Lemon Blueberry Pavlova features a crisp meringue shell with a soft marshmallowy center, filled with tangy lemon curd, fresh blueberries, and a vibrant homemade blueberry sauce. It’s an elegant yet approachable dessert perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
- For the lemon curd filling:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- For the meringue:
- Cooking spray (for parchment)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 large egg whites
- For the blueberry sauce:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp cold water
- For serving:
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- To make lemon curd, whisk eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in butter. Chill until set.
- Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
- Whip egg whites with cream of tartar, lemon juice, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar mixed with cornstarch, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Spoon or pipe the meringue into a round nest shape on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes, then turn off oven and let it cool inside with the door slightly open for about 1 hour.
- For blueberry sauce, simmer blueberries, sugar, and water over medium heat until berries burst and sauce thickens. Cool completely.
- To assemble, place the cooled meringue on a serving platter. Fill center with lemon curd, top with fresh blueberries, drizzle with blueberry sauce, and garnish with mint.
Notes
- Use store-bought lemon curd to save time.
- Replace blueberries with strawberries, raspberries, or kiwi for variation.
- Add whipped cream on top of lemon curd if desired.
- Pavlova is best served the day it’s assembled.
- Unfilled meringue can be stored at room temperature for 2 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
