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Blackberry Pavlova with Cardamom

Blackberry Pavlova with Cardamom

Delight in Blackberry Pavlova with Cardamom, a light dessert combining meringue, blackberry jam, and whipped cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine New Zealand
Servings 8 slices
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • medium-sized pot
  • rubber spatula
  • Offset spatula

Ingredients
  

Blackberry Jam

  • 8 ounces blackberries, fresh or frozen
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

Cardamom Pavlova

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 5 large egg whites
  • 1 ½ cups superfine sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom

Blackberry Whipped Cream

  • 8 ounces heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons blackberry reduction
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

  • ¾ cup fresh blackberries
  • ¾ cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions
 

Blackberry Jam

  • Heat the blackberries with 2 teaspoons of water in a medium-sized pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally until they soften and break apart. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove 2 teaspoons of blackberry reduction and set it aside. Stir in the sugar, honey, and lemon juice and continue simmering over low heat until thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest and cardamom, and let cool to room temperature then refrigerate.

Cardamom Pavlova

  • In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and lemon juice until combined. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 250°F. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat egg whites at low speed, gradually increasing to medium. When soft peaks form, add sugar 2 tablespoons at a time. Continue beating until glossy peaks form, about 15 minutes.
  • Add cornstarch mixture to meringue and beat for 1 minute. Fold in vanilla extract and ground cardamom.
  • Trace an 8-inch circle on parchment paper, flip it upside down on a baking sheet. Dab meringue on corners to secure parchment, then spread remaining meringue into an 8-inch circle.
  • Bake for 90 minutes at 225°F until crisp, then turn off oven and let cool for several hours.
  • If cracks form, gently press back into place before topping.

Blackberry Whipped Cream

  • Beat whipping cream, sugar, and cardamom until fluffy and smooth, adding lemon zest, blackberry reduction, and vanilla, then beat until combined.

Assembly

  • Place the pavlova on a serving plate. Spread blackberry whipped cream, then blackberry jam on top. Garnish with fresh blackberries, blueberries, and honey. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure the pavlova cools slowly to avoid collapsing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Blackberry, cardamom, Jam, meringue, Pavlova, whipped cream
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