Lemon-Infused Almond Pavlova with Fresh Berries

Ingredients

- 1 cup whole almonds
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 1/2 cups fresh berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare Almonds: Spread the almonds evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Roast them in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and let cool. Once cooled, finely chop the almonds.

3. Prepare Meringue: In a large clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.

4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the lemon zest, chopped almonds, and flour into the meringue mixture.

5. Shape Meringue: Spoon the meringue onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming a circular shape approximately 9 inches in diameter.

6. Bake the Pavlova: Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour or until the pavlova is crisp on the outside and slightly soft in the center. Turn off the oven and leave the pavlova inside to cool completely with the door ajar.

7. Prepare Berries: While the pavlova cools, gently wash the fresh berries and pat them dry with a paper towel.

8. Assemble the Dessert: Once the pavlova has cooled, carefully transfer it to a serving platter. Dust the top with powdered sugar.

9. Top with Whipped Cream: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the pavlova.

10. Add Fresh Berries: Arrange the fresh berries over the whipped cream, distributing them evenly for a visually appealing presentation.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT25M
25 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT1H15M
1 hour 15 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H40M
1 hour 40 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Almond pavlova
- Lemon dessert
- Berry pavlova
- Meringue recipe
- Fresh fruit dessert
- Easy pavlova
- Whipped cream dessert
- Gourmet dessert
- Oven-baked dessert
- Delightful pavlova

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Exact Total Calories: 1,250

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