Description
This stunning Christmas Pavlova Wreath is crisp on the outside, marshmallow-soft on the inside, and topped with whipped cream and festive berries—guaranteed to wow your holiday guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream)
- Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- Pomegranate seeds
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a 9-inch circle. Inside that, draw a smaller 5-inch circle to create a wreath guide.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
- Gently fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Spoon the meringue onto the parchment, shaping it into a wreath using the circle guides. Create swirls or peaks for texture.
- Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool inside with the door closed for another hour.
- Once cool, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Spoon whipped cream over the pavlova and top with fresh berries, pomegranate seeds, and mint leaves.
Notes
Make the meringue base a day ahead and store in a dry place. Assemble just before serving to keep it crisp!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pavlova, christmas dessert, meringue, berries, wreath, holiday