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Crunchy New Zealand Pavlova with Kiwi Fruit

Name: Crunchy New Zealand Pavlova with Kiwi Fruit
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Egg whites, 4 large, room temperature; Caster sugar, 1 cup (200g); White vinegar, 1 teaspoon; Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; Cornstarch, 1 tablespoon; Heavy cream, 1½ cups, chilled; Powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons; Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; Kiwifruit, 4–5 ripe, peeled and sliced; Mixed berries, 1 cup (optional)

A traditional dessert hailing from New Zealand, featuring a meringue base topped with fresh kiwi and whipped cream for a perfect balance of sweetness and tang.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 21, 2025

Crunchy New Zealand Pavlova with Kiwi Fruit — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Meringue

For the Topping

For the Fruit Layer

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 253 kcal
Protein: 2.85 g
Carbs: 36.63 g
Fat: 11.25 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2027 kcal
Protein: 22.8 g
Carbs: 293 g
Fat: 90 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Egg whites 4 large, room temperature	68	14.4	1.2	0.2	0
Caster sugar 1 cup (200g)	774	0	200	0	0
White vinegar 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon	12	0	0.5	0	0
Cornstarch 1 tablespoon	30	0	7	0	0
Heavy cream 1½ cups, chilled	821	5	6.8	88.5	0
Powdered sugar 2 tablespoons	60	0	15	0	0
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon	12	0	0.5	0	0
Kiwifruit 4–5 ripe, peeled and sliced	180	2.4	45	1	8
Mixed berries 1 cup (optional)	70	1	18	0.3	4

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Meringue

1
Preheat and Prepare
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Circle a guide on the parchment paper for evenly shaped pavlova.
2
Beat Egg Whites
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
3
Fold in Ingredients
Gently fold in vinegar, vanilla, and cornstarch until just combined.
Tip: Do not overbeat the meringue mixture.

Preparing the Topping

1
Chill Equipment
Chill a mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes.
2
Whip Cream
Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until needed.
3
Prepare Fruit
Slice kiwi and prepare berries.

How to Make Crunchy New Zealand Pavlova with Kiwi Fruit

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Baking Meringue
Spoon meringue onto the parchment paper, shaping into a circle with a slight well in the center for toppings.
2
Cooling Meringue
Allow meringue to cool completely in the oven with the door ajar to prevent cracks.
3
Assembling Pavlova
Once cool, top with whipped cream followed by kiwi slices and berries.