The Pavlovas

Airy, elegant, and poetic, the pavlova leaves no one indifferent. This naturally gluten-free, light dessert has earned a place of choice on the trendiest Parisian tables. A successful pavlova consists of a soft and crunchy meringue base, topped with creamy whipped cream, and covered with a selection of fruits chosen for their freshness. La Meringaie is a pioneer and was the first to offer pavlovas in France in 2015. Beyond its delicate and fruity flavor, it is the alternating textures and the beauty of its composition that make this meringue cake so appreciated by gastronomes.

Often chosen for its crunchy exterior and soft heart, the French meringue is favored by pastry chefs. The secret to making a successful pavlova lies in the ratio of sugar to egg whites used. The baking of your meringue and the oven temperature are other details to consider for making a good French meringue. Successfully beating the egg whites to stiff peaks for better stability in the oven requires real expertise. It is the precision and attention you give to all these manufacturing steps that will give your pavlova the sought-after, soft-hearted texture that is so appreciated.

For the ultimate touch of freshness, selecting fresh and seasonal fruits is of great importance for a successful pavlova. Placed at the end of the preparation on the light cream, the freshly cut fruits on the same day are preferred for their juicy texture and naturally rich, sweet flavor. Each season offers its collection of colorful fruits, providing an opportunity to vary the pleasures and have a pavlova recipe for every moment or occasion throughout the year.

Pavlova with red fruits, strawberry and exotic fruit pavlova, or chocolate pavlova marks the seasons at La Meringaie. What makes this meringue dessert unique? The ability to adapt it to all tastes and desires. For amateur or experienced pastry chefs, our pavlova recipe book will give you wonderful ideas for gourmet combinations.

For creaminess, it's all about the whipped cream or chantilly. To counterbalance the sweet flavor of its meringue base, we favor - in addition to fresh fruits - a delicate flavored filling for our pavlova. At La Meringaie, we love giving our whipped cream a delicate flavor, infusing the cream with citrus zest, aromatic herbs, tea... to give our light dessert its unique character.

Whipped cream with lime or cocoa, garnished with red fruits, exotic fruits, or citrus fruits... At La Meringaie in Paris, we offer numerous variations of pavlovas according to the seasons. You can order your custom pavlova in our stores in the 6th, 9th, 14th, and 17th arrondissements of Paris as well as in Neuilly-sur-Seine!

Select on our website or in-store, the topping from our whipped cream recipes and the fresh seasonal fruits of your choice, so we can create the pavlova of your dreams on order. Not bad, right?

So, you'll tell us if you think La Meringaie is the best pavlova in Paris... or the best pavlova in France?