Classic Pavlova Recipe + Step-by-Step Video

Ingredients

• 6 large egg whites, at room temperature
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1½ cups superfine sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ teaspoons cornstarch (see note)
• 8 ounces (1 cup) mascarpone cheese, cold
• 2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream, cold
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon (packed) finely grated lemon zest, from 1 lemon
• Pinch salt
• 1 pound (3 cups) mixed berries or macerated berries (see recipe below)
• A few fresh mint leaves (optional)