Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8-10
Ingredients:
For the Pavlova:
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 300°F (150°C). If your air fryer has a lower temperature setting, use that.
2. Prepare the Pavlova Mixture:
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
3. Add Sugar:
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the egg whites. Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved, and the mixture is glossy.
4. Add Vinegar, Cornstarch, and Vanilla:
- Gently fold in the white vinegar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract into the egg white mixture.
5. Shape the Pavlova:
- Spoon the pavlova mixture onto a parchment paper-lined air fryer basket or tray, forming a round shape with slightly raised edges.
6. Air Fry:
- Place the pavlova in the preheated air fryer and cook at 300°F (150°C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Check for doneness by tapping the pavlova; it should sound hollow.
7. Cool:
- Turn off the air fryer and let the pavlova cool completely inside the air fryer with the door slightly ajar.
8. Assemble:
- Carefully transfer the cooled pavlova to a serving plate. Top with whipped cream and fresh raspberries.
9. Garnish:
- Garnish with mint leaves and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
10. Serve:
- Slice and serve the air fryer raspberry pavlova immediately. Enjoy the crispy exterior and marshmallow-like interior!
Note:
- Ensure that the egg whites are at room temperature for better volume when beating.
- You can customize the topping with your favorite fruits or a fruit compote.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the pavlova in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for a similar duration.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fat: 1g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 38g
- Sodium: 30mg
Note: Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.