Pavlova cake with mascarpone and strawberries: A light dessert with a crunchy base

Name: Pavlova cake with mascarpone and strawberries: A light dessert with a crunchy base
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 5 egg whites (room temperature); 200 g granulated sugar; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; pinch of salt; 200 g whipping cream; 250 g mascarpone; 300 g fresh strawberries

Easy to prepare
8 portions
90 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Looking for the perfect summer cake that will impress with both taste and appearance? Pavlova cake with mascarpone and strawberries is the ideal choice! The combination of a crunchy meringue base, airy mascarpone cream and sweet strawberries creates a harmony of flavors that’s hard to resist.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

For the base:

5 egg whites (room temperature)
200 g granulated sugar
1 packet of vanilla sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
pinch of salt

For the cream:

200 g whipping cream
250 g mascarpone

For decoration:

300 g fresh strawberries

Preparation procedure

Whipping the egg whites: In a bowl, whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy. Gradually add the sugar and vanilla sugar and whip for about 15 minutes, until you obtain stiff and glossy peaks.
Stabilizing the meringue: Add the lemon juice and cornstarch. Whip a little longer so everything combines evenly.
Shaping the base: On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shape a circle about 24 cm in diameter. Use a spoon to create a slight well in the center for the filling.
Baking: Bake in a preheated oven at 120 °C for 60 minutes. After baking, turn off the oven and let the base cool in the slightly open oven to prevent it from cracking.
Cream: Whip the cold cream until firm. Add the mascarpone and beat at low speed until smooth.
Finishing the cake: Transfer the cooled base to a serving platter. Fill with the cream and arrange fresh strawberries cut into smaller pieces on top.

Time and servings

🕒 Total preparation time: approx. 90 minutes (including chilling)

🍰 Number of servings: 8–10 servings

Conclusion

Pavlova cake with mascarpone and strawberries is a great choice for celebratory moments and summer afternoons on the terrace. It is light, refreshing and yet incredibly tasty. Try this delicate dessert with a smooth cream and fruit – one bite is enough and you’ll want more!