Ingredients
You will need (for one pavlova, to serve 6-8 people):
- 3 egg whites
- 180g caster sugar
- 150ml whipping cream
- Elderflower syrup
- Berries of your choice, I used strawberries, raspberries and blueberries
Spoon, smear or pipe the egg white onto some greaseproof paper and then bake at 140C for one hour. Turn the oven off and then leave the meringue in the oven for another half an hour before removing and leaving to cool.
While the meringue is cooling whip the cream with a tbsp of the elderflower syrup. I ended up putting about three tbsp of syrup in but it depends on the strength of your syrup. Whip it all together until you’ve got firm peaks. Spoon the cream onto the meringue and top with berries.
I thought my meringue was excellent if I do say so myself; it had crispness, softness and a bit of goo too. The elderflower cream was delicate and the berries not only looked cheerful but the flavours and textures were ideal against the sweet cream and meringue. I liked using the elderflower syrup this way as you get a generous flavour from a frugal measure. It’s also an excuse to eat as many berries as possible.
How very yum! Love pavlova and this is perfect berry time.
I have always added cornflour and white wine vinegar to
make the gooey centre.
Do you find you don’t need to?
Its so beautiful. I just the colorful fruits on top. What a wonderful dessert as a finishing after a meal.
Your pavlova looks so beautiful and tasty! Wish I could have some.
Can’t believe this was your first pavlova! Looks delicious 🙂 xoxo
It really does look very pretty. Nothing better than all that fresh fruit and squidgy pavlova and cream. Gorgeous and summery too! X
I’m busy collecting egg whites (after making pastry) in the freezer. I love pavlova & I am looking forward to the soft fruit harvest to make this one.
So beautiful! Pavlova is one of my favorite desserts!
A perfect summer delight!
Those berries look amazing!
I now have a craving for Elderflower syrup!
Loving the sound of adding the elderflower cordial. Now all we need is the sun to shine!
This look gorgeous! i just love eldeflower!
I under appreciate elderflower this looks utterly gorgeous 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Your pavlova looks so beautiful and summery. I have an inexplicable fear of making meringues yet I’m more than happy to eat them 🙂
Summer wouldn’t be summer without whipping up a berry laden Pavlova – I would eat that very happily:)
Such a beautiful Aussie thing, although Kiwi 😛 What a great Paz! Fresh berries are so expensive at the moment but so worth it 🙂 Flatpac is still enjoying hers!
the pavlova is such a dainty and delightful dessert. while i’ve never made one myself, i always associate them with sophistication and class. 🙂
So lovely and I bet it tastes so delicious!
Your pavlova looks great, caroline! i hv attempted pavlova once, i think it was quite successful but honestly if i do it the second time, i’m not sure if i may get it right again…seems a little intimadating to me!
Ooo I love pavlova! The elderflower is a cool addition.