Description

Christmas Pavlova is a stunning easy recipe that turns simple ingredients into a showstopping holiday dessert. This crisp-on-the-outside, soft-in-the-center meringue is topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh berries for one of the best Christmas dessert ideas, holiday food ideas, and party desserts when you want a light sweet finish after dinner.

Ingredients

6 large egg whites

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch salt

1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup raspberries

1 cup red currants or pomegranate arils

1/2 cup blueberries

1/2 cup sliced strawberries

3 small rosemary sprigs

1 teaspoon honey optional

1 tablespoon powdered sugar optional for dusting

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw an 8 to 9-inch circle as a guide.

2. Add the egg whites and salt to a clean bowl and beat until soft peaks form.

3. Add the granulated sugar slowly, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is thick, glossy, and holds stiff peaks.

4. Gently fold in the cornstarch, white vinegar, and vanilla extract.

5. Spoon the meringue onto the parchment and shape it into a round with a shallow well in the center.

6. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes until dry on the outside. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let it cool completely inside.

7. Beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft to medium peaks form.

8. Transfer the cooled pavlova to a serving plate and top with whipped cream, raspberries, red currants or pomegranate, blueberries, strawberries, and rosemary sprigs.

9. Drizzle with honey and dust with powdered sugar if desired, then serve immediately.

Notes

Make sure the mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and dry so the egg whites whip properly.

Add the sugar slowly to create a smooth glossy meringue with the best texture.

Assemble with whipped cream and fruit just before serving so the pavlova stays crisp.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Australian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 235
Sugar: 31g
Sodium: 35mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 28mg