04/08/2026
Lavender Lemon Pavlova with Mascarpone Cream & Ruby Berries
Ingredients:
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp dried culinary lavender, finely ground
1 tsp white vinegar
1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp lemon curd
1 tsp lemon zest
1 cup raspberries
1 cup pomegranate arils
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Fresh raspberries (for garnish, optional)
Extra pomegranate arils (for garnish, optional)
Sprig of fresh lavender (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 250°F and prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2. In a clean glass bowl, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
3. Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until stiff peaks develop and the meringue is shiny.
4. Carefully mix in the ground lavender, vinegar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract using a spatula.
5. Spoon the meringue onto the parchment paper, shaping it into an 8-inch circle with a slight dip in the middle.
6. Bake for 75 to 90 minutes, or until the outer layer is dry and crisp.
7. Once baked, turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool completely inside with the oven door slightly open.
8. For the raspberry and pomegranate coulis, combine the raspberries, pomegranate arils, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan and simmer for 8 minutes.
9. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and place it in the refrigerator to cool.
10. In a separate bowl, whip together the chilled heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, lemon curd, and lemon zest until it reaches a thick and fluffy consistency.
11. Once the pavlova is cool, spread the lemon mascarpone cream in the center and top with the berry coulis and fresh fruit.
Nutrition:
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 90 minutes
Total Time: 120 minutes
Kcal: 420 kcal
Servings: 8 servings