Pavlova

Pavlova is a classic dessert with a crispy exterior and a soft, airy center, perfect for impressing your guests. When baked in an Invoq oven, you achieve precise results with perfect crispiness and texture. This recipe is tailored for industrial kitchens, where quality and efficiency go hand in hand.

Ingredients for Meringue Base
4 egg whites
2 tsp cornstarch
250 g sugar
0.5 tsp apple cider vinegar
0.5 tsp vanilla sugar

Ingredients for Topping
300 ml heavy cream
Fresh berries
Caramel pearls
Strawberry ice cream

Preparation
1. Whisk the egg whites in a bowl until they become light and form stiff peaks.
2. Gradually add the sugar while whisking constantly – this process takes about 5 minutes.
3. Sift the cornstarch into the meringue, then add the apple cider vinegar and vanilla sugar.
4. Continue whisking for another 10 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and glossy.
5. Spread the meringue onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper—either as individual portions or one large base.

Bake according to the following method:
Preheat – 125°C – 1 minute
Insert the baking tray into the oven.
Convection – 115°C – 20% fan speed – open vent – 1.5 hours.
Cooling: Let the meringue cool for about 30 minutes before decorating.

Assembly and Decoration
1. Whip the heavy cream until it forms a light, airy whipped cream.
2. Spread the whipped cream over the meringue base.
3. Decorate the top with fresh berries and small caramel pearls.
4. Just before serving, place a scoop of strawberry ice cream in the center and sprinkle with additional caramel pearls.