Christmas Pavlova
A festive showstopper dessert featuring a crunchy meringue shell topped with creamy whipped cream and vibrant mixed berries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: New Zealand
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture gleams and the sugar fully dissolves.
- Fold in the white vinegar and cornstarch to stabilize the meringue.
- Spoon the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a round disc about 8 inches in diameter.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let it cool completely inside.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pavlova, and top with mixed berries.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure mixing tools are clean for optimal egg white whipping. Avoid moisture while storing leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://www.spiritsdrink.com/christmas-pavlova/