Description
This festive Christmas Pavlova Wreath is a stunning dessert featuring a crisp meringue ring topped with whipped cream, fresh seasonal berries, and a hint of mint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium egg whites (or 5 large)
- 300 g white caster sugar
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 450 ml double cream
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
- Fresh fruit (blackberries, pomegranate seeds, raspberries, blueberries, etc.)
- Freeze dried raspberries
- Raspberry coulis
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 150°C (130°C fan). Line a large baking tray with baking parchment to prevent sticking.
- Using a stand mixer, whisk the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually add caster sugar one teaspoon at a time, whisking well after each addition until the meringue is glossy and smooth.
- Whisk in the white wine vinegar, then the cornflour, and finally the vanilla extract, ensuring the mixture stays smooth and stiff.
- Place a small bowl in the center of the lined baking tray as a guide. Using a tablespoon, spoon large dollops of meringue mixture evenly around the bowl to form a circular wreath shape. Use a fork to spike and texture the meringue surface for a decorative effect.
- Carefully lift the bowl out, leaving the ring-shaped meringue. Bake in the oven for 1 hour. After baking, turn off the oven and allow the meringue to cool completely inside with the door closed, ideally overnight.
- Wash and chop fresh fruit as needed. Whip the double cream with icing sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread, dollop, or pipe the whipped cream over the cooled meringue wreath. Arrange fresh fruit and freeze dried raspberries on top. Drizzle with raspberry coulis and garnish with mint leaves. Optionally, sprinkle icing sugar and edible glitter for a festive finish.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste, enjoying a delightful combination of crisp meringue, airy cream, and vibrant berries.
Notes
- Best served fresh for optimal texture.
- Can be customized with your favorite seasonal fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg