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Crown Jewel Your Holiday

Crown Jewel Your Holiday: 7 Steps to a Showstopper


  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A stunning and delicious pavlova that is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table, featuring a crisp meringue base, soft marshmallow interior, and topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (220g) caster sugar
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 300ml thickened cream
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • Mixed fresh berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, red currants)
  • 1 tbsp native citrus pearls (finger lime or desert lime)
  • 1 tbsp macadamia nuts, finely ground
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Icing sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 120°C (250°F) and line a tray with baking paper.
  2. Whisk egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar, beating to stiff peaks.
  3. Fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla.
  4. Spoon mixture into a wreath shape on the tray, leaving a hollow center.
  5. Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and leave it to cool inside.
  6. Whip cream with icing sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  7. Once pavlova is cool, top with whipped cream.
  8. Decorate with berries, native citrus pearls, and macadamia dust.
  9. Finish with mint and a snow-like dusting of icing sugar.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 60 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Australian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 300
    • Sugar: 25g
    • Sodium: 30mg
    • Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 35g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg

    Keywords: Crown Jewel Your Holiday