This stunning Mango Pavlova recipe is the best dessert for any party! Your friends and family will be wowed by your creation of this gorgeous dessert.

What is the best season to make this recipe?

The best time to whip up a Mango Pavlova is during the late spring and summer months. As mango comes into its prime, offering the juiciest and most flavorful fruits, you can capture the essence of this amazing season in every bite. The sweet and slightly tangy nature of ripe mangoes perfectly complements the lightness of the pavlova. Plus, you can find mangoes in many local stores throughout the whole year even if they are imported.

What are the health benefits of this dish?

The Mango Pavlova recipe is an ideal dessert, and it also offers great health benefits from the fruit.

Usually, mangoes are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which can boost the immune system, and promote healthy skin.

Plus, the egg whites in the meringue provide a good source of protein.

How do you make this mango pavlova?

The meringue shell is made by beating egg whites using a stand mixer until soft peaks form and gradually adding icing sugar which already contains cornstarch (or caster sugar) to create a glossy and stable mixture.

Other ingredients such as vinegar or tartar powder and vanilla extract are added to achieve a crisp exterior and soft marshmallowy interior.

Combining the sweet meringue, fresh whipped cream, and delicious sweet and tangy mangoes creates the perfect contrast of textures and flavors.

I love to serve this Mango Pavlova for my friends, as it doesn’t add too many calories and always leaves everyone satisfied and craving more! 🙂

You can also make mango curd which is optional, and it adds up a little bit of time. I feel like fresh mangoes are the best!

What is the best temperature to make Pavlova?

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and before baking Pavlova, reduce the temperature to 250°F (120°C).

Where can I buy the required ingredients?

You can find all the ingredients (juicy mangoes, free-range eggs, and high-quality sugar/icing sugar) at your local farmers’ market or grocery store.

Can I substitute any of the ingredients?

Instead of the traditional meringue base, you can make a chocolate one – like I did in my Chocolate Hazelnut Pavlova.

You may also swap the mango with any other fruit – to your liking. For example like my Blueberry Pavlova:

Or juicy Cherry Pavlova:

Can you make this dessert part of a menu?

Sure! Mango Pavlova can shine as the perfect dessert at any of your special dinners.

For an appetizer, serve a light dish, for example, Apricot Shrimp Carpaccio:

Or Tuna Carpaccio:

For a main, you can prepare Octopus In Port Wine:

Or Lemon Butter Chicken.

Then serve the Mango Pavlova for dessert. 🙂

Which drinks pair well with this dessert?

Pairing beverages with Mango Pavlova is a delightful exercise. Crisp and refreshing options like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, or Portuguese Encruzado, can help enhance the mango notes.

Sparkling wines are also a great option!

For a non-alcoholic option, you can make a lightly sweet tea.

How long can I store the Mango Pavlova leftovers?

While Mango Pavlova is best enjoyed fresh, the leftovers can be stored for a short period of time. Due to the meringue’s delicate nature, it’s recommended to consume this dessert within 1-2 days after assembly.

Keep the pavlova in an airtight container to preserve its texture, and add fresh mango just before serving to maintain the fruit’s vibrance.

I usually keep the baked Pavlova shell on a baking tray in the fridge and serve it the next day. 

Recipe tips and tricks

My Mango Pavlova has two layers of mangoes, cream, and pavlova itself. So I baked them on one tray and then gathered them just before serving.

The most important things to pay attention to are eggs and oven temperature. 

Eggs

It is best to use eggs at room temperature. So if your eggs are in the fridge, take them out, and carefully divide the egg whites from the yolks.

Leave the egg whites in a bowl for 10 minutes. After that, you can start making the pavlova dessert.

By the way, you can use egg yolks to make my delicious Hollandaise Sauce. You can then serve it with the Eggs Benedict, for example. Here is a quick recipe video on how to make the Hollandaise:

Or Caprese Eggs Benedict – they are so good!

Temperature

Always go for preheating your oven to 300°F (150°C) and then reducing it to 250°F (120°C) before making your Pavlova. Thank me later 🙂

This Mango Pavlova is an ideal dessert in every bite! So good – enjoy!

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And check out these other Pavlova recipes that you will love:

• Kiwi Pavlova
• Tropical Fruits Pavlova
• Strawberry Blackberry Pavlova

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