Let’s break down the process of making these Pavlova Cupcakes with Raspberry Sauce into easy-to-follow steps. I’ll guide you through each stage, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable baking experience.

Pavlova:

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two standard 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake liners.

Step 2: Whip Egg Whites. In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or in a large bowl using an electric mixer), beat the egg whites and salt on medium speed until frothy.

Step 3: Gradually Add Sugar. With the mixer running, very slowly add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until the egg whites are thick, glossy, and hold a stiff peak. This should take 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 4: Add Remaining Ingredients. Add the potato starch (or cornstarch), vinegar, and vanilla extract and continue to beat until just combined.

Step 5: Pipe Meringue. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (or you can simply spoon it into the liners). Pipe the meringue into the cupcake liners, filling them to the top.

Step 6: Bake and Cool. Place the muffin tins in the oven and immediately reduce the oven temperature to 250°F (120°C). Bake the pavlovas until risen and set, about 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the pavlovas cool completely inside the oven for 1 hour. Try not to open the oven door during baking or cooling.

Topping:

Step 1: Combine Ingredients. Meanwhile, make the raspberry sauce. In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the raspberries, granulated sugar, potato starch (or cornstarch), and lemon juice.

Step 2: Cook Sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often, and cook until the raspberries are completely broken down, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 3: Strain Sauce. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium bowl; discard the solids.

Step 4: Cool Sauce. Let the raspberry sauce cool completely.

Assembly:

Step 1: Top Pavlovas. Once the pavlovas and sauce are completely cool, top each pavlova with a dollop of whipped cream.

Step 2: Add Raspberry Sauce. Spoon the raspberry sauce over the whipped cream.

These steps are easy to understand and to follow.