Pavlova - New Zealand’s National Dessert

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is lower in calories, while brown sugar is often cheaper than white sugar.

Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).

Trace a 7-inch circle on aluminum foil for the meringue.

Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until thick.

Gradually add castor sugar one tablespoon at a time while beating egg whites.

Add 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon vinegar to the meringue and fold gently.

Fold in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract if desired.

Spread meringue onto the traced circle, making a well in the center.

Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes without opening the oven.

Turn off the oven and leave the meringue inside to cool completely.

Whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream with less than 1 cup confectioners sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until ready.

Top the cooled meringue with whipped cream and decorate with fresh strawberries and blueberries.

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