Strawberry Cookies & Cream Pavlova

The dessert in the image appears to be a Strawberry Cookies & Cream Pavlova — a crisp meringue shell topped with cookies-and-cream whipped cream, fresh strawberries, chocolate sauce, and cookie crumbs.

Ingredients

Pavlova Base

• 4 egg whites, room temperature

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp white vinegar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cookies & Cream Filling

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

• 4 Oreo cookies, crushed

Toppings

• Fresh strawberries, halved

• Oreo cookie crumbs

• Chocolate sauce

• Fresh mint leaves

• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Make the Pavlova

1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).

2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.

3. Gradually add sugar until glossy stiff peaks develop.

4. Fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla.

5. Shape into small nests on a parchment-lined baking tray.

6. Bake for 75–90 minutes.

7. Turn off oven and allow pavlovas to cool completely inside.

2. Prepare the Filling

1. Whip cream and powdered sugar until medium peaks form.

2. Fold in crushed Oreo cookies.

3. Assemble

1. Place whipped cookies-and-cream mixture into each pavlova.

2. Arrange fresh strawberries on top.

3. Sprinkle Oreo crumbs.

4. Drizzle generously with chocolate sauce.

5. Garnish with mint leaves and a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

• Calories: 280–350

• Carbohydrates: 35–40 g

• Protein: 3–5 g

• Fat: 12–16 g

Flavor Profile

🍓 Fresh sweet strawberries
🍫 Rich chocolate drizzle
🍪 Crunchy cookies-and-cream topping
☁️ Crisp outside, marshmallow-soft inside pavlova

Serving Suggestions

• Cappuccino

• Vanilla latte

• Hot chocolate

• Fresh berry tea

Yield

• 6 mini pavlovas

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Bake Time: 90 minutes

• Total Time: About 2 hours

A bakery-style dessert that combines the delicate crunch of pavlova with creamy cookies-and-cream filling, juicy strawberries, and decadent chocolate for an elegant yet playful treat. 🍓🍪🍫✨