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Crispy Honey Lavender Pavlova Cookie Cups with Fresh Berries

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Delicate pavlova cookie cups with a crispy shell and marshmallow-soft inside, flavored with honey and culinary lavender, topped with fresh berries for a light, elegant dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, superfine preferred
  • 2 tablespoons honey (raw or mild-flavored)
  • 1 teaspoon culinary lavender buds, dried and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries), for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a clean, dry bowl, whisk 4 large egg whites until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Gradually add 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat until the mixture is glossy and holds stiff peaks (7-10 minutes).
  4. Gently fold in 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon finely chopped culinary lavender buds using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
  6. Use a spoon or piping bag to mound the mixture into 6-8 individual cups on the prepared baking sheet, creating a small hollow in the center of each.
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes until the pavlova feels dry and crisp on the outside but slightly chewy inside.
  8. Turn off the oven and leave the pavlova inside with the door slightly ajar for another hour to cool completely.
  9. Just before serving, fill each pavlova cup with a mixture of fresh berries. Optionally toss berries with a little honey or lemon zest.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for maximum volume. Add sugar slowly to avoid deflating egg whites. Cool pavlova slowly in the oven with door ajar to prevent cracking. Use culinary-grade lavender to avoid bitterness. Pavlova cups can be baked and cooled up to 2 days ahead and stored separately from toppings to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: pavlova, honey, lavender, pavlova cookie cups, fresh berries, dessert, gluten-free, elegant dessert, easy pavlova

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