Christmas Wreath Pavlova
Shaziya
This Christmas Wreath Pavlova is a showstopping dessert that combines crisp, airy meringue with luscious whipped cream and vibrant seasonal fruits.
With just 25 minutes of prep and a little over an hour in the oven, this dessert is surprisingly simple to create.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
- 4 large egg whites at room temperature 5 ½ oz/160g
- 1 ¼ cups sugar 10oz/282g
- 2 teaspoons cornflour (aka cornstarch)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 cups double cream whipped 16floz/454ml
- 2 cups strawberries quartered 10oz/300g
- 2 cups raspberries 10oz/300g
- 1 cup blueberries 5oz/150g
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds 2 ½oz/71g
- Mint to decorate
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). On a piece of parchment paper, roughly draw a 12 inch (30cm) circle. Turn it over and place it on a baking sheet.
Using an electric stand mixer or hand mixer, whip egg whites in a clean bowl for 2 minutes on low speed until bubbles start to form.
Turn the machine up to medium-high speed and continue whipping until the egg whites start to reach soft peaks, roughly 2-3 minutes.
Slowly start to add the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until it is all incorporated. You will see the egg whites double in volume and get shiny.
Once all the sugar is incorporated, add cornflour and the vinegar. Continue mixing for 2 more minutes and then turn off the machine.
Using a large spoon, dollop the meringue around the circle leaving a hole in the middle just like a Christmas wreath.
Turn down the oven to 250°F (125°C) and bake the Pavlova for about an 1hr 15 minutes. After that time, turn off the oven but leave it in the oven to dry out for 3 hours. (or overnight like I do)
When you are ready to serve, generously spoon whipped cream over the top of the Pavlova and top with quartered strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and pomegranate seeds. Dot the mint around for a beautiful presentation. Enjoy straight away. Store in the refrigerator and enjoy within 2 days.
Keyword Christmas dessert, festive meringue, Holiday Baking, pavlova wreath, seasonal treat