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Strawberry Jasmine Tea Pavlova

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This Strawberry Jasmine Tea Pavlova transforms the classic meringue dessert into something truly elegant. By infusing the meringue with finely ground jasmine tea, you add a delicate floral note that pairs beautifully with fresh summer strawberries and softly whipped cream. The result is a show-stopping centrepiece that tastes as good as it looks—crisp on the outside, marshmallowy within, and perfumed with the gentle fragrance of jasmine blossoms.

Getting pavlova right demands precision, and that's where a good stand mixer becomes essential. You need to whisk egg whites to stiff, glossy peaks while gradually adding sugar, and doing this by hand (or even with a hand mixer) risks under-whipping or tired arms. A stand mixer gives you consistent speed, freeing your hands to add sugar slowly and monitor the texture. For this recipe, we use loose-leaf jasmine green tea or jasmine pearls, ground to a fine powder, which folds seamlessly into the meringue without weighing it down.

Strawberry Jasmine Tea Pavlova
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time90 mins
ServingsServes 6
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg whites (at room temperature)
  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1½ tbsp jasmine tea leaves (loose-leaf jasmine green tea or jasmine pearls), finely ground
  • 300 ml double cream
  • 250 g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 tbsp icing sugar (optional, for sweetening cream)
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 285
Fat: 16g
Sugar: 32g
Protein: 3g

Instructions

1
Prepare: Preheat your oven to 140°C (120°C fan)/275°F/gas 1. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment. Grind the loose-leaf jasmine tea to a fine powder using a spice grinder or pestle and mortar, then sift to remove any larger pieces.
2
Whisk egg whites: Place the egg whites in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form, then increase to medium-high. With the motor running, add the caster sugar one tablespoon at a time, allowing each addition to be fully incorporated before adding the next. Continue whisking for 6–8 minutes until the meringue is thick, glossy, and holds stiff peaks.
3
Fold in flavourings: Sift the cornflour and ground jasmine tea over the meringue, then drizzle in the vinegar. Use a large metal spoon or spatula to fold gently until just combined—don't over-mix or you'll deflate the structure.
4
Shape & bake: Spoon the meringue onto the prepared tray in six equal mounds, using the back of the spoon to create a shallow well in the centre of each nest. Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the pavlovas inside to cool completely (at least 2 hours, or overnight). They should lift easily off the parchment when ready.
5
Whip cream: When ready to serve, whip the double cream (with icing sugar, if using) to soft peaks. Spoon the cream into the centre of each pavlova nest.
6
Top & serve: Arrange the halved strawberries over the cream and serve immediately. The pavlovas are best enjoyed on the day of assembly, though the unfilled meringues will keep in an airtight tin for up to three days.

🫖 Equipment You'll Need

A stand mixer is the secret to perfect pavlova meringue. It whisks egg whites at a steady, powerful speed while you slowly stream in sugar—a technique that builds the stable, glossy structure pavlovas demand. Hand whisking risks inconsistent peaks and aching arms, while a stand mixer does the hard work, leaving you free to monitor texture and add the jasmine tea at just the right moment for an even, fragrant crumb.

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Expert Tip: Don't Rush the Sugar

Add caster sugar one tablespoon at a time and let each spoonful dissolve fully before adding the next. If you dump it in too quickly, the meringue won't stabilise properly and your pavlovas may weep or crack excessively. Patience here is everything.

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