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Pavlova Christmas Wreath

Light, marshmallowy Pavlova filled with homemade whipped cream and topped with fresh berries is a beautiful dessert perfect for Christmas.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 25 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
13 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 12 -16
Calories: 200 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 6 extra-large egg whites
  • pinch of salt
  • 1½ cups caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp corn starch / cornflour
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping
  • 2 cups heavy / whipping cream
  • ½ cup sifted powdered / icing sugar
  • fresh berries of your choice

Instructions

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  1. Line a large sheetpan/cookie sheet with parchment paper. Trace a small circle (approximately 10cm) surrounded by a larger circle (20-25cm). Flip the paper over and spray with cooking spray.
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
  3. Beat the egg whites and salt together until the egg whites start turning foamy.
  4. Slowly add the sugar, 1 tablespoon a time.
  5. Allow the egg whites to whip until it reaches soft peaks.
  6. Add the corn starch, vinegar and vanilla.
  7. Continue whipping until the meringue forms stiff peaks when the beaters/whisk is pulled up.
  8. Spoon the meringue onto the parchment paper, using the traced circles as a guide.
  9. Using a spoon, create a trench in the center of the pavlova for the cream and fruit.
  10. Place the pavlova in the oven and immediately turn the heat down to 130°C/265°F and bake for 75-90 minutes until the pavlova is crisp and set on the outside and has turned a light cream color.
  11. Switch off the oven and allow to cool overnight in the oven.
  12. When you are ready to serve, whip the cream with the powdered sugar. Top the pavlova with the cream and fresh berries, dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 30mg (1%) Potassium 41mg (1%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 437IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12-16

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Calories 200kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Potassium 41mg 1%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 437IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.