Description
A visually stunning Pavlova Christmas Tree topped with fresh strawberries and passionfruit, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Strawberries, for topping
- Passionfruit, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a tree shape on it.
- Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar one tablespoon at a time, mixing until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Spoon the meringue onto the baking sheet, shaping it into a tree with peaks and swirls.
- Bake for about 90 minutes until crisp on the outside and soft inside. Cool in the oven.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once the meringue is cooled, top with whipped cream and arrange strawberries and passionfruit on top.
Notes
This recipe can be made dairy-free by substituting heavy cream with coconut cream. Make the meringue a day in advance for easy assembly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg