Sugar-Free Keto Pavlova Recipe (2024)

This gorgeous keto pavlova recipe looks fancy but is actually an easy low carb dessert! Each slice of sugar-free pavlova has just 2.7g net carbs.

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This sugar-free keto pavlova recipe makes a great sweet, but light dessert after a keto dinner and looks beautiful for entertaining! It comes together with basic ingredients that are probably already stocked in your keto pantry.

Serve this gorgeous dessert when summer berries are ripe and naturally sweet, or whenever you need a light and airy dessert. It’s always a crowd-pleaser!

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How To Make Keto Pavlova

My keto friendly pavlova is a gorgeous dessert that looks fancy, but it’s actually pretty easy! Let me show you how to make this sugar free pavlova dessert:

  • Make meringue. Mix cream of tartar and egg whites using a hand mixer, until frothy. Add the Besti sweetener 1/2 cup at a time, while mixing, until stiff peaks form.
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  • Finish mixing meringue. Gently fold in lemon juice, vanilla, and xanthan gum to stiffened egg whites. Be careful to not deflate the meringue!
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  • Bake meringue. Spread the egg white mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and form it into a circle. Smooth out the sugar-free pavlova with a spatula and create a slight well in the center. Dab the spatula around the sides to make soft peaks. Bake for 60 minutes.
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  • Make sugar-free pavlova toppings. Make keto whipped cream and slice strawberries.
  • Assemble the pavlova keto recipe. Once cooled completely, dollop and smooth the whipped cream into the center of the sugar-free pavlova and add the berries on top.
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Is Pavlova Keto?

Most pavlova recipes are going to be made with sugar and wouldn’t be keto. But, in this sugar free pavlova recipe, we’re using Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener with erythritol, which keeps the carbs in pavlova to just 1.5 grams net carbs per serving.

This sugar free pavlova dessert is low in carbs, calories, and fat! That’s rare for a treat.

Do You Have To Use Cream Of Tartar To Make Sugar Free Meringue Pavlova?

The cream of tartar in this easy keto pavlova recipe is used to stabilize the egg whites, which basically means they whip to form peaks much more easily.

If you don’t have cream of tartar, you can use an equal amount of white vinegar.

Can I Use A Different Sweetener?

Yes, you can use either powdered version of Besti Monk Fruit – Powdered Monk Fruit Erythritol Blend or Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – we can’t vouch for others.

Check our keto sweetener comparison here for the differences.

Can you make Pavlova Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you can make the meringue part ahead, wrap in plastic, and store in the fridge for 2-3 days. Add the whipped cream and berries right before serving.

However, how well make-ahead low sugar pavlova will keep is also impacted by humidity – if your fridge is humid, it won’t store well.

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Readers Who Made Sugar Free Pavlova Also Made:

If you like this low carb pavlova recipe, you might also like some of these other low carb keto desserts:

  • Keto Lemon Meringue Pie – Bright and flavorful pie loaded with lemon flavor.
  • Keto Cannoli Cookies – A bit of creamy cannoli filling + crunchy cookies + a chocolate drizzle. All the flavors you want in a dessert.
  • Keto Peanut Butter Mousse – Chocolate and peanut butter is a match made in heaven! This is a great make-ahead dessert.
  • Keto Tres Leches Cake – If you love creamy cakes, this one is for you. It literally translates to “three milks” but we’ve made it keto!

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Sugar-Free Keto Pavlova Recipe

Make this gorgeous KETO pavlova with just 10 ingredients! It's an easy dessert (but looks fancy), and each slice of sugar-pavlova has just 3 net carbs!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Author Maya Krampf from WholesomeYumFoods.com

Servings 8 servings

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Ingredients

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  • 4 Large Egg whites
  • 1 tsp Cream of tartar
  • 1 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Erythritol Blend
  • 1 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp Xanthan gum
  • 1/4 cup Strawberries
  • 1/4 cup Blackberries
  • 1/4 cup Blueberries
  • 1 recipe Sugar-Free Whipped Cream

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (149 degrees C).

  2. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar, until frothy. Add Besti, 1/2 cup at a time, and continue to blend until stiff peaks form.

  3. Gently fold in lemon juice, vanilla extract, and xanthan gum to the stiffened egg whites, being careful not to deflate them.

  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the egg white mixture onto the parchment paper and form into a thick circle. Using a spatula, smooth out the egg whites and create a slight well in the center. Dab your spatula around the edges to make soft peaks.

  5. Bake in the oven on a low rack for 1 hour.

  6. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. After the pavlova has cooled, the parchment paper can be removed with ease.

  7. Dollop and smooth the whipped cream into the center of the pavlova and add berries to top.

Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 slice, or 1/8 of pavlova with whipped cream and berries

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Nutrition Information Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories 176

Fat 16.6g

Protein 2.8g

Total Carbs 4g

Net Carbs 2.7g

Fiber 1.3g

Sugar 1.2g

Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.

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  • Brooke

    Made this for a family gathering and it was a hit!

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  • Laura Midkiff

    Hi Maya, I love your recipes. In fact, I have a double batch of your shortbread cookies in the oven now. I want to make this as 8 single servings. How would I store these as a make ahead the day before?

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    • Maya | Wholesome Yum

      Thank you, Laura! We haven’t tried it as single servings, it would probably work but may require a shorter baking time. Storage instructions are in the post above.

      Reply

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FAQs

What is a substitute for caster sugar in pavlova? ›

Powdered icing sugar (not icing mixture) is preferable to caster or granulated sugar. If you do happen to overbeat your meringue (which may end up looking clumpy and watery) you can try to save it by adding another egg white.

Does sugar free syrup break ketosis? ›

Sugar free sweeteners are fine and will not prevent ketosis, although it is preferable to use a liquid suspension (Splenda drops etc) because the powdered form does have some carbs.

Can you reduce sugar in meringue? ›

Sugar: fine granulated. But, you can make this with turbinado (grind it in a food processor) and even with brown sugar (but not fully – we'll talk about it more soon). NOTE: you cannot make a sugar-free meringue and you should not reduce the amount of sugar; sugar is what keeps the meringue stable.

What does vinegar do to pavlova? ›

The acid will actually help stabilise your whipped whites too. That's why we add cream of tartar to our pavlova recipes. If you use a little more vinegar in the meringue, you'll encourage a soft centre and a crisp shell.

What is a sugar free substitute for caster sugar? ›

There are several healthy alternatives to caster sugar. For hot drinks, we recommend stevia or honey to sweeten the drink and add nutrients to your drink. In baking, coconut sugar is a great caster sugar alternative, as are some sugar alcohols like xylitol, as well as monk fruit sweeteners.

What is a substitute for granulated sugar in meringue? ›

One cup of superfine sugar or packed brown sugar is equal to 1 cup of granulated sugar; 1-3/4 cups powdered sugar equals 1 cup granulated. Superfine sugar may dissolve more readily and produce a smoother glossier meringue, but volume will not be as great.

Will stevia kick me out of ketosis? ›

It also contains little to no carbs or calories, making it suitable for a keto diet. Stevia is available as a liquid or powder and is versatile, which means people can use it in everything from beverages to baking.

Will erythritol kick you out of ketosis? ›

Erythritol is a good keto-friendly option, as it has a glycemic index of 0 and works well in both cooking and baking. Plus, due to its small particle size, erythritol tends to be better tolerated than other sugar alcohols ( 12 , 13 ). Still, xylitol, sorbitol, and isomalt are all suitable on a keto diet.

What is the best keto sugar substitute? ›

Keto-Approved Sweeteners
  1. Stevia. The Stevia plant is native to South America and has been used for more than 1500 years as a natural sweetener.[*] ...
  2. Monk Fruit. Monk fruit is a natural sweetener extracted from the monk fruit plant, native to Southeast Asia. ...
  3. Erythritol. ...
  4. Xylitol. ...
  5. Sucralose.

Can I put less sugar in my pavlova? ›

And the very lowest that yielded a reasonable result was a ratio of 2 teaspoons of sugar per egg white, or one-eighth the typical amount of sugar. At that level of sugar, the pavlova becomes less flowy, and more airy and crisp, almost styrofoam-y. Two of my kids actually preferred this version!

Do you need sugar in meringue? ›

While it may seem daunting, a basic meringue is nothing more than a mixture of beaten egg whites and sugar.

Why put cornstarch in pavlova? ›

Some pavlova recipes call for mixing cornstarch into the sugar before adding it to the egg whites. While this old family recipe is made without cornstarch, some say it helps to absorb any extra moisture, keeping the meringue completely dry, which could be especially helpful in humid environments.

Why won't my pavlova go crispy? ›

The initial higher temperature of the oven helps the meringue pavlova expand and kick start the process of forming and setting of its crust. The lower temperature is needed to cook the center without drying it out, and to dry out the crisp shell.

Why won t my sugar dissolve in pavlova? ›

Egg whites can be over whisked & sugar will not dissolve in over whisked egg whites. I've noticed on a lot of stand mixers that the stated speed for whisking egg whites is nearly full bore. If you whisk them at this set speed you will not have enough time to add the sugar before the egg whites are over whisked.

What is the closest sugar to caster sugar? ›

White sugar is milled into smaller crystals. It's also called superfine sugar. It dissolves more easily, making it perfect for recipes like custard from scratch, meringues and cakes. In most recipes you can substitute granulated sugar for caster sugar and vice versa.

Can you substitute icing sugar for caster sugar in meringue? ›

If you want, you can add some crème of tartar (an acidic powder) to the meringue to stabilize the mixture. Add icing sugar instead of caster sugar as it dissolves quickly and it will make the process a little easier. Incorporate the sugar slowly as you beat it through the meringue.

Which sugar is better for meringue? ›

Use ultrafine Baker's Sugar for meringues and other baked goods – it dissolves faster than regular granulated sugar. Use ultrafine Baker's Sugar to help prevent “weeping” or sogginess. Meringues will weep if there's any undissolved sugar. Don't put granulated sugar in a food processor to achieve a finer grain.

What is the function of caster sugar in meringue? ›

The sugar acts as a stabilizer by binding with the water and giving a stable shape to the meringue. The addition of sugar is the critical point in the production of meringue, as it can reduce the foam formation in the beginning and has to be gradually added only after the foaming has begun [3].

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