Description
A festive pavlova dessert perfect for Christmas celebrations, featuring a crisp meringue base topped with whipped cream and seasonal fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 200g caster sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 300ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 1 pomegranate, seeds only
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the caster sugar, beating until the mixture is glossy.
- Fold in the vinegar and vanilla extract.
- Spoon the meringue onto the prepared tray, shaping it into a circle with a slight dip in the center.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the meringue cool inside for another hour.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled meringue.
- Top with mixed berries, pomegranate seeds, and mint leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure all utensils are grease-free for best meringue results.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on fruit sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pavlova, Christmas dessert, meringue, festive, berries