Easy Sugar-Free Pavlova Recipe (Keto Friendly) (2024)

Super EASY sugar-free pavlova recipe (keto-friendly). The perfect sugar-free dessert for family summer barbecues and parties.

Only 1.9g net carbs per slice with whipped cream and strawberries. There’s even some sugar-free lemon curd if you love a sharp taste.

Pavlova is the perfect high protein low-carb easy dessert recipe. It’s a light dessert that will keep the whole family happy. It’s also the perfect way to use up leftover egg whites.

What is pavlova (and what is a meringue)

A pavlova is a soft sweet dessert made from sugary whipped egg whites and baked then cooled slowly. It has a crunchy crust and a soft pillowy center.

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Meringues are single-serve desserts that are made from sugary whipped egg whites and baked slowly until hard and crunchy.

Both are traditionally served with whipped cream and berries. You can also drizzle with sugar-free lemon curd. It’s an extremely easy summer dessert the whole family will love.

How to whisk egg whites

The secret to whisking egg whites is to start with an extremely clean mixing bowl. Clean your bowl with a paper kitchen towel and white vinegar to make sure there is no grease, oil, or water residue on the surface of your mixing bowl.

You can use a food processor (with whipping attachments), stick blender (with whisk attachment), hand whisk, or elective whisk.

As you begin to whisk egg whites they will slowly become creamy and frothy, then white and fluffy. Continue to whisk until stiff peaks form and the bowl or whisk can be held upside down and the whisked egg whites do not fall off.

When to add sugar replacer (sweetener)

As you are whisking egg whites in a bowl, slowly add your favorite sweetener such as powdered erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, or allulose powder. Add the sweetener 1 tablespoon at a time. Each addition will slowly dissolve as you continue to whisk.

Allulose is a new sweetener that has similar properties to table sugar so will create a crunchy caramelized meringue crust.

Ingredients

To make this delicious sugar-free keto pavlova recipe, you will need the following ingredients (all quantities and methods are in the printable recipe below).

• Egg whites – for the sugar-free keto pavlova
• Egg yolks – for the sugar-free lemon curd
• Granulated sweetener of your choice – allulose, erythritol, or monk fruit.
• Vanilla extract – vanilla essence
• Cream of tartar
• Apple cider vinegar – or white wine vinegar
• Xanthan gum powder
• Double cream – heavy cream whipped for decoaration and serving
• Strawberries
• Lemons
• Butter

TOP TIP: As with ALL recipes here, ALWAYS taste your batter BEFORE cooking to ensure you have added enough sweetener to suit YOUR tastebuds. Read the Ultimate Guide To Low-Carb Sweeteners.

Equipment

Food processor – stand mixer, stick blender, hand whisk, or electric whisk.

Baking sheet – a large baking tray lined with baking parchment paper/baking paper, or greaseproof paper.

Oven – or air fryer.

How to make sugar-free keto pavlova

This gorgeous sugar-free pavlova dessert looks incredible but is insanely easy to make. You don’t even need any special kitchen gadgets or fancy baking equipment. You only need 6 ingredients.

Step 1 WHISK: Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add sweetener, cream of tartar, and vinegar (full details in the recipe card below).

Step 2 POUR: Carefully place the sweetened whipped egg whites into a nest shape onto your prepared baking tray lined with baking parchment.

Step 3 BAKE: Preheat oven or air fryer to 195C/385F and bake the pavlova for just 10 minutes, then turn the oven OFF and keep the pavlova in the warm oven for 1 hour. DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DOOR. This will reduce the temperature AND it will make your keto pavlova deflate.

Step 3 COOL: For the perfect pavlova, allow it to cool completely then decorate with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Step 4 DECORATE: Decorate with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Oven or air fryer instructions

This delicious keto pavlova recipe can be baked in the oven and it’s super easy to bake in your air fryer.

Oven instructions: Traditional pavlova is baked in the oven on a low setting for a long time, then the oven is turned off and the baked dessert will remain in the oven until the oven is completely cool. This allows the pavlova to be baked then dried out and gives it the traditional crispy crust.

Air fryer instructions: To bake pavlova in the air fryer, you do exactly the same method. Cook for 10 minutes, then turn your air fryer OFF and wait for it to have cooled completely before removing it from the air fryer basket.

Keto Pavlova Pro Tip: To prevent your pavlova from cracking, keep it in the oven once finished cooking to cool off. This also helps to give it a crispy crust which is one of the best parts to any pavlova!

Easy pavlova toppings

To make a gorgeous keto pavlova, whip heavy cream with sweetener until soft peaks form. Carefully spread the whipped cream all over the top of the low-carb pavlova and serve with fresh fruit such as fresh berries and give a light dusting of powdered confectioners sugar (sugar-free) all over.

Blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries are great low-sugar fruits to add to the vibrant look of this dessert.

How to store pavlova

This keto sugar-free pavlova is best enjoyed fresh, soon after baking and cooling. However, you can refrigerate the dessert for up to 2 days although it may soften in the fridge.

More easy sugar-free desserts

Looking for more low-carb desserts? Try some of my other mouth-watering and guilt-free recipes:

Sugar-free meringue roulade

Low-carb lemon meringue pie (family-sized)

Low-carb lemon meringue pies (single-serve)

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