Valentine’s Delight: Rose-Colored Glasses Pavlova Recipe 💕🥄
A love-infused dessert for Valentine’s Day! This Rose-Colored Glasses Pavlova is light, dreamy, and bursting with floral sweetness. A crisp hibiscus meringue, rose-kissed whipped cream, and macerated berries come together in a treat that’s as romantic as it is delicious. Whether you’re sharing it with a loved one or savoring it solo, this pavlova is pure Valentine’s Day bliss. 💘🍓✨
Gather the Following
Rose-Colored Glasses
Cheer up and chill out with this sweet stress support. Infuse your mood with blissful blooms and ease into a rosy state of mind.
Hibiscus Meringue
- 4 egg whites
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 1 tbsp ground hibiscus flowers (sifted) or 2 hibiscus tea bags (ground and sifted)
Rose Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 droppers full of Rose-Colored Glasses
- 1 tsp rose water
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Hibiscus Syrup (Optional, but Highly Recommended!)
- 8-10 dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Directions
Hibiscus Meringue
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and trace an 8” circle, then flip the paper over.
- In a stand mixer, whip egg whites and salt on low, gradually increasing to medium until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cornstarch, then slowly stream into the egg whites while whipping.
- Once incorporated, add vinegar and vanilla, then whip on high until stiff, glossy peaks form (4-5 minutes).
- Gently fold in ground hibiscus and whip for another minute.
- Spread meringue onto the traced circle, creating a slight well in the center.
- Bake for 75 minutes, then turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the meringue cool completely inside.
Rose Whipped Cream
Whip all ingredients in a stand mixer on low, then increase to medium-high until soft peaks form.
Macerated Strawberries
Combine ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
Hibiscus Syrup (Optional)
Bring water and hibiscus to a boil, then add sugar and stir. Simmer for 20 minutes until syrup is reduced by half. Remove flowers and save for garnish. Allow syrup to cool.
Bringing It All Together
- Place the cooled meringue on a serving plate.
- Spread half of the rose whipped cream over the top, then layer with half of the macerated strawberries.
- Repeat with the remaining cream and berries.
- Drizzle with hibiscus syrup and garnish with dried hibiscus flowers for an extra romantic touch.
💘 Serve with a spoon and a whole lot of love!