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

Can I reduce the sugar in my pavlova? ›

So I kept testing and reducing the sugar. 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.

Is pavlova high in carbs? ›

Woolworths Pavlova (1 serving) contains 29g total carbs, 29g net carbs, 1g fat, 1.7g protein, and 125 calories.

How many carbs are in sugar free meringue? ›

Keto meringues are a low net carb and low calorie treat.

They also only have . 9 carbs per serving and have no added sugar. While it might seem like magic is the cause, the truth is that meringues are low calorie because they are mostly made out of air.

Can you buy sugar free meringues? ›

LOCCO Low Calorie Meringues | CA. 1,5 kcal Per Meringue | Low Calorie High Protein Snack | No Added Sugar | No Palm Oil & Fat Free | Natural Flavour.

How to stabilize meringue without sugar? ›

You can use a different powdered sugar substitute to avoid a gritty result (and see my sweeteners conversion chart for how much to substitute), but for best taste and cookie shape I only recommend this one. Cream Of Tartar – Acts as a stabilizer for the egg whites and helps them whip into meringue faster.

What can I use instead of sugar in meringue? ›

Sugar free meringue cookies are soft while they're warm. They crisp up as they cool down and should NOT stick to the baking paper. You can make the recipe with only powdered erythritol - simply use 4.5 tablespoons of erythritol or an erythritol mix such as Swerve.

Are pavlovas unhealthy? ›

But pavlova and meringue are always going to be higher in free sugars, there's no way around it. So, keep that in mind and save these for a special occasion. If you would normally use ¾ of a 300ml bottle of cream, whipped, as your pavlova topping, you'd have a whopping 11g sat fat per serve.

How much sugar is in a slice of pavlova? ›

Nutritional information

Per serve: Energy: 1540 kJ/368 Cals (18%), Protein: 4g (8%), Fat: 28g (40%), Sat Fat: 18g (75%), Carb: 25g (8%), Sugar: 20g (22%), Dietary Fibre: 1g (3%), Sodium: 151mg (8%).

Why does pavlova leak sugar? ›

A pavlova will “weep” a sugary syrup when the sugar hasn't been completely dissolved. You can prevent this by: don't overwhisk your egg whites: keep the mixer speed on med to medium-high.

Is sugar free ice cream OK for keto? ›

Ice cream brands like Halo Top, Edy's, Enlightened, So Delicious, and Rebel offer options that use sugar substitutes and may be keto-friendly. The keto diet is not for everyone. Be sure to talk with a healthcare provider before starting this type of diet.

Are sugar-free sweets OK for keto? ›

Are sugar-free candies keto-friendly? Many sugar-free candies are keto-friendly. But it's always important to read the nutrition label to determine how many total and net carbs a product contains to decide if it can fit your dietary needs. One sugar substitute to limit while on a keto diet is maltitol.

Is sugar-free flavoring keto? ›

Lifestyle Friendly: Works with keto, diabetic, candida, paleo, vegan, low-carb, low-sugar, non-GMO, and all-natural diets.

What happens if you put less sugar in meringue? ›

How much sugar and how much egg white do we need? According to most bakers, you'll need 30-60g sugar per egg white (we are assuming large eggs). The less sugar, the softer the meringue.

Do you have to add sugar to meringue? ›

Ingredients for meringue

Eggs – Fresh eggs are best for making meringue. Using boxed or carton egg whites is not recommended, as they are usually pasteurized, and that processing can sometimes keep the meringue from getting completely glossy and stiff. Sugar – Can't have a meringue without the sweetness of sugar!

Can I whip egg white without sugar? ›

Adding in sugar has many benefits. Sugar pulls the water from the structure and allows it to hold its shape better; egg whites beaten without sugar will not peak as firmly as those with. Beaten whites can also sit and hold their shape longer than foams without sugar.

Can you reduce the amount of sugar in a recipe? ›

Up to 1/3 of the sugar in most recipes can be taken out without a noticeable difference. You should not reduce all the sugar in a recipe, as it is still needed for taste and texture. Note: Do not reduce sugar in yeast breads as the sugar is needed to activate the yeast.

What cancels out sugar in baking? ›

Natural sugars, such as honey and agave, can replace sugar in certain recipes. While honey and agave are better for blood sugar levels, keep in mind that they are both higher in calories than sugar. However, they are very sweet, so you only need a small amount to taste the difference.

Why is my pavlova weeping sugar? ›

A pavlova will “weep” a sugary syrup when the sugar hasn't been completely dissolved. You can prevent this by: don't overwhisk your egg whites: keep the mixer speed on med to medium-high. If you over whisk the egg whites, they will become grainy, lose their structure and not able to hold the sugar.

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