Strawberry Cheesecake Mini Pavlovas 🍓🍰

@AniphaeS

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Sweet Desserts and Baking

 · 23 Mar 2024

Strawberry Cheesecake Mini Pavlovas 🍓🍰

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 60-70 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 280 kcal per serving
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Meringue:

• 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream

For Topping:

• Fresh strawberries, sliced
• Strawberry jam or preserves
• Mint leaves, for garnish

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract, and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
• Spoon the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming 6 individual pavlovas. Use the back of a spoon to create a slight indentation in the center of each pavlova.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until the pavlovas are crisp and dry on the outside. Turn off the oven and let the pavlovas cool completely with the oven door slightly ajar.
• While the pavlovas are cooling, prepare the cheesecake filling. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
• In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
• To assemble, spoon the cheesecake filling into the center of each cooled pavlova. Top with sliced strawberries and a dollop of strawberry jam or preserves. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

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