Vanilla Mascarpone Pavlova

For my last meal on earth, I’d request a pavlova for dessert: a light, crisp meringue disk with a marshmallowy center, piled high with whipped cream and juicy fruit. It’s a party of flavors and textures—and just about the most perfect dessert ever created. This recipe is packed with irresistible vanilla every step of the way. It’s made even more luxurious thanks to the mascarpone cheese in the cream topping.