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Category
Cuisine
Required Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Sheet pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
Utilized Devices
Cooking Techniques
- whipping
- baking
- folding
Ingredients
- 120 gEgg whites — room temperature
- 200 gSuperfine sugar
- 5 mlWhite vinegar
- 4 gCornstarch
- 2 gGround cardamom
- 2.5 mlVanilla extract
- 1 gFine sea salt
- 240 mlHeavy cream — chilled
- 16 gPowdered sugar
- 5 mlOrange blossom water
- 6 gOrange zest
- 300 gOranges — segmented
- 90 gPomegranate arils
- 30 gPistachios — chopped
Instructions
Heat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment and draw an 8-inch circle in the center.
Whip the egg whites and salt on medium speed until foamy. Increase to high and slowly add the sugar, beating until glossy, stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle in the cornstarch and cardamom, then fold in the vinegar and vanilla just until combined.
Pile the meringue onto the parchment circle, shaping a high rim and shallow center. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, then turn off the oven and let cool inside for 1 hour.
Whip the cream with powdered sugar and orange blossom water to soft peaks.
Transfer the pavlova to a platter. Spoon on the cream and layer with orange segments, pomegranate arils, pistachios, and orange zest.
Serve immediately for the crispest shell.
Chef Tips
- ⭐Use superfine sugar so it dissolves fully and yields a glossy meringue.
- ⭐If the pavlova cracks, hide it under the cream and fruit—no one will notice.
- ⭐Assemble right before serving to keep the shell crisp.
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Nutritional Highlights
- ✓Naturally gluten-free dessert option
- ✓Citrus and pomegranate add vitamin C and color
- ✓Pistachios contribute healthy fats
Dietary Notes
Compliant With
Allergens
- Contains eggs
- Contains dairy
- Contains tree nuts (pistachios)
FAQ
Can I make the pavlova shell ahead?
Yes—bake the shell up to 2 days ahead and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
What if I can’t find superfine sugar?
Pulse granulated sugar in a food processor for 30 seconds to make it finer.
Nutrition
| Calories | 310 |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 44 g |
| Fat | 13 g |