Pavlova is a textured paradise. A meringue-based dessert often filled with cream and berries. I mean… what more could you want? The meringue is crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, the chantilly (or whipped) cream adds to the silky sweetness and the berries - be they fresh or compote - offer a delicious bite to round it all out.

Making meringue makes me feel both fancy AF and like a scientist. This French meringue has only five ingredients but the technique is what makes it a meringue. This is a simple baking element to have in your toolbelt and once you know it, you can incorporate it into various bakes.