Australian · medium · 120 min · serves 8

How to make pavlova vegan

Short answer

Replace egg whites with reduced aquafaba. The method is unchanged and takes about 120 minutes for 8 servings.

What makes the classic version non-vegan

  • Egg whites

Swap table

Instead ofUseNote
Egg whitesReduced aquafabaReduce by a third first

Method

  1. 1Reduce 250 ml aquafaba to about 160 ml and cool completely.
  2. 2Whip with cream of tartar to soft peaks, then add caster sugar a spoon at a time.
  3. 3Whip until stiff, glossy and no sugar grit remains between your fingers.
  4. 4Fold in cornflour and vinegar, shape and bake at 100°C for 2 hours.
  5. 5Cool in the switched-off oven overnight.

The one thing people get wrong

Reducing the aquafaba first is the difference between a crisp shell and a weeping puddle.

Frequently asked questions

Can pavlova be made vegan?
Yes. Replace egg whites with reduced aquafaba. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 120 minutes.
What is the hardest part of veganizing pavlova?
Reducing the aquafaba first is the difference between a crisp shell and a weeping puddle.
How long does vegan pavlova take?
About 120 minutes for 8 servings — a medium recipe.

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