This quick and easy berry pavlova is the perfect summer dessert and can be whipped up in just a few minutes!
I have to admit that desserts just are not my forte. I can whip up kid-friendly snacks or puddings no problem at all but when it comes to more grown up desserts, I panic!
So when I saw this Cheat's Layered Pavlova recipe by the lovely Sarah from Taming Twins I knew I had to save it for one of those panic dessert moments. This weekend we had friends over for lunch and it was the perfect opportunity to give it a whirl.
The beauty of this dessert is how quickly it can be thrown together. I didn't have time to make pudding before my guests arrived but I was able to whip this up in 5 minutes after lunch. Now that's my kind of dessert, no hours slaving away in the kitchen!
I altered the recipe slightly as I also wanted to use up some blueberries that were in my fridge. I also used less cream than Sarah's recipe.
This wasn't a conscious decision but rather because I accidentally bought a small tub (whoops!). So feel free to use more cream if you wish. I also added a splash of vanilla extract to the cream as personally I just love the flavour.
If you are looking for some more showstopper desserts then head on over to Sarah's blog and check out her recipes. She really is the queen of incredible cakes. Check out this Ultimate Snickers Layer Cake. Drool!!!!
Quick & Easy Berry Pavlova
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Australian
Description
This quick and easy berry pavlova is the perfect summer dessert and can be whipped up in just a few minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 pre-made pavlova bases
- 300ml / 1 ¼ cups whipping cream
- ½ tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp berry coulis or sauce
- 2 - 3 cups summer berries (I used strawberries, raspberries and blueberries)
- optional: mint leaves to decorate
Instructions
- Remove the pavloa bases from their packages.
- Whip the cream with either a hand mixer or a whisk until it forms soft peaks but be careful not to over-whip it. Add the sugar and vanilla and mix them in quickly with a spoon.
- Place one of the pavlova bases on a cake stand or plate and spoon on half the cream. Spread the cream around the pavlova base until it reaches about 1cm from the edges. Drizzle on 1 tablespoon of berry coulis or sauce.
- Place the second pavlova base on top and repeat with the rest of the cream. Pile the mixed berries on top and drizzle on the remaining coulis or sauce.
- Optional: decorate with mint leaves. Serve immediately.
Beatriz Allen says
This is going to help me do everything so much faster! No " 2 hours in the kitchen " anymore! Whoo!
Vicky says
Whoo indeed ! Please feel free to share your creations with us on Instagram & Facebook. We love to see them.
happy cooking.
Lidya says
great pav's recipe
Zoey says
You've made this look so beautiful! Can't wait to try it as a dessert for one of our summer BBQ's (if summer ever arrives!!!). Hope I can get it looking as gorgeous as yours.
Sarah (@tamingtwins) says
Ahhh Ciara so pleased you liked the recipe! Hope it's super useful for summer parties and last minute "I NEED A PUDDING!" moments. Thanks for the kind words about my blog. xx
Ciara Attwell says
It is one of those life saver recipes that I think I will use a million times over. I love it!!
Roz - The foodie Couple Blog says
I adore a pavlova - the are so easy and look really special! You're photos are fabulous !
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you Roz, that's really kind
sarah says
Love the photos! Gorgeous! Can't believe it's that quick to make when it looks like you spent ages on it! Hehe.
Ciara Attwell says
I know, that's the beauty of it!!
Jo of Jo's Kitchen says
Looks delicious and perfect for a summer event
Ciara Attwell says
Absolutely Jo, its the ultimate summer dessert!
nadia says
Love this recipe! Looks so impressive, perfect for a celebration! Yum 🙂
Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Nadia. I'm so happy to have found a really easy summer dessert!
Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner says
This looks so decadent and elegant, yet still so simple and utterly scrumptious! The title is certainly true: quick and easy 🙂
Ciara Attwell says
It is ridiculously quick and easy. My new summer favourite for sure!
Kathleen @ Yummy Crumble says
Absolutely gorgeous! I love how the sauce is dripping down the sides. I can't believe how fast this came together!
Ciara Attwell says
I know, me too! Can't wait to make it again!
Simona says
This is such a beautiful and elegant dessert! I should try to make it!
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you Simona. It really was so easy!