Elevate your dessert game with our Sheet Pan Pavlova with Lavender Berries. This whimsical twist on a classic treat, drizzled with fragrant lavender simple syrup, promises a symphony of flavors and aromas.
Sheet Pan Pavlova with Lavender Berries
Makes 10 to 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1½ cups sugar
- 6 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons distilled white vinegar
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups mixed berries
- Lavender Simple Syrup (recipe follows), divided
- Garnish: fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the top of a double boiler, whisk together sugar, egg whites, and salt by hand. Cook over simmering water, gently whisking frequently, until sugar completely dissolves and an instant-read thermometer registers 120° to 130°.
- Carefully transfer sugar mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, beat at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 4 to 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch, vanilla, and vinegar until smooth. Add to sugar mixture, and beat at medium-high speed until incorporated, about 30 seconds. Spoon meringue onto prepared pan; using a spatula, spread into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Place in oven.
- Immediately reduce oven temperature to 225°. Bake until dry to the touch, about 1 hour. Turn oven off, and let meringue stand in oven with door closed for 8 hours or overnight.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat cream at medium-high speed until medium peaks form.
- Just before serving, in a large bowl, gently toss together berries and ¼ cup Lavender Simple Syrup to coat. Spoon whipped cream onto Pavlova, and top with berry mixture. Garnish with mint, if desired, and drizzle with remaining Lavender Simple Syrup. Best served same day.
Lavender Simple Syrup
Makes about ¾ cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh or dried culinary lavender flowers
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, ½ cup water, and lavender. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding any solids. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
