How is it possible that Memorial Day weekend is coming up this week? I am so excited to kick off the summer months. This winter sure was long, so I am looking forward to barbecues, get togethers, outdoor concerts, hikes and so much more!

This red, white, and blue berry pavlova dessert is light and airy and easy to make. It is the perfect way to celebrate Memorial Day weekend! Take a trip to one of the local farmers markets and see what fruit is in season as you can easily swap out the fruit below with your favorites.

Memorial Day Pavlova

INGREDIENTS:

PAVLOVA SHELL

• 6 Large egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups Sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INGREDIENTS:

WHIPPED CREAM and BERRY TOPPING

• 2 pints Strawberries
• 1/2 pint Blueberries
• 1/2 pint Blackberries
• 1/2 pint Raspberries
• 1 pint Whipping cream chilled
• 1 tsp Vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS:

PAVLOVA SHELL

• Preheat oven to 350°
• Beat egg whites until stiff in a stand mixer
• Add sugar slowly and then add cornstarch, vanilla and vanilla.
• Line a baking sheet with a silicon mat.
• Pour the egg white mixture onto pan.
• Bake at 350° for 10 minutes
• Reduce oven temp to 275° and bake for an additional 1 hour
• Turn oven off and let pavlova cool inside the oven for at least 20 minutes and cool for at least 1 hour.

INSTRUCTIONS: WHIPPED CREAM and BERRY

• Place the bowl of a standing mixer in the freezer for 10 minutes. Pour chilled whipping cream and vanilla into the bowl and whip. Chill until ready to assemble your Pavlova.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:

• Place the Pavlova shell on a serving platter.
• Top with WHIPPED CREAM and BERRIES

A printable version is available on my blog, Ever After in the Woods - https://everafterinthewoods.com/berry-pavlova-dessert/.

I hope you, your family and friends have an amazing and safe Memorial Day weekend, filled with sunshine, good food and laughter.

There are so many fun events happening this weekend so be sure to attend a few and kick off summer on the right foot.

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