Pavlova cake is an Australian dessert that is beloved and now made in many countries around the world. The dessert is based on a meringue cake decorated with cream and fruit. In the classic recipe, the cream is made with cream, so this recipe can be called a variation on the “Pavlova” theme, because the cream will also use cottage cheese.
Join our Facebook family! Click here to discover daily culinary delights and tips!
For the cake you will need:
- 4 egg whites.
- 1 cup sugar for the meringue and 1 cup for the cream
- 3 tsp. corn starch
- 1 tsp. vinegar
- 300g cottage cheese
- 200ml 15% cream
- Fruits and berries for decoration according to your taste (kiwi, banana, orange, strawberry, blueberry, etc.)
Instructions:
- Beat whites until fluffy, adding sugar in batches. Whisk for 7-10 minutes. Add the cornstarch and vinegar and mix.
- On parchment draw a circle about 20 centimeters in diameter, spread the meringue and smooth the surface, cut the top and sides with a knife, it will fix and decorate the dessert.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes in a preheated 150 degrees oven.
- Turn off the oven, open the door a little and leave the cake for another 30-40 minutes, until it cools completely.
- For the cream, whip the cottage cheese with cream and sugar.
- Place the cream on the meringue and decorate with pieces of fruit. In the classic recipe it is kiwi, strawberry and banana.
