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Christmas Pavlova Wreath

A stunning dessert featuring a crispy meringue wreath, topped with whipped cream and seasonal fruits, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Holiday Treat
Cuisine: Australian, New Zealand
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pavlova
  • 4 large egg whites Room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Topping
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • to taste fresh fruits (kiwi, strawberries, raspberries) Use seasonal fruits of your choice.
  • optional edible flowers For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in the vanilla extract, cornstarch, and vinegar.
  5. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, pipe the meringue into a wreath shape.
Baking
  1. Bake the meringue for about 90 minutes until dry and crisp on the outside.
  2. Turn off the oven and leave the pavlova inside to cool completely.
Topping
  1. While the meringue is cooling, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Once cooled, spread the whipped cream over the top of the pavlova.
  3. Garnish with your choice of fresh fruits and optional edible flowers.

Notes

Allow pavlova to cool slowly to avoid cracking. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. Pavlova can be made ahead of time and stored for up to two days before serving.