Go Back
–+ servings
Christmas Wreath Pavlova

Delightful Christmas Wreath Pavlova: Festive & Flavorful Treat

This Christmas Wreath Pavlova is a festive dessert that combines stunning visuals and delightful flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue Base
  • 4 large Egg Whites Fresh, room temperature
  • 250 grams Caster Sugar For sweetening and stability
  • 1 tablespoon Cornflour Stabilizes the meringue
  • 1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar Helps to stabilize the meringue
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best flavor
For the Whipped Cream Filling
  • 600 ml Double Cream Rich and creamy filling
  • 2 tablespoons Icing Sugar Sweetens the whipped cream
  • 200 grams Clementine/Orange Curd Adds festive citrus flavor
For the Toppings
  • 300 grams Fresh Berries Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • 100 grams Pomegranate Seeds Optional but recommended
  • 100 grams Raspberry Coulis For extra flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • piping bag
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 140°C (280°F) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add caster sugar and continue beating until stiff and glossy.
  3. Gently fold in cornflour, white wine vinegar, and vanilla extract into meringue.
  4. Dollop the meringue onto the prepared parchment in a wreath shape, creating indents for the whipped cream.
  5. Bake at 120°C (250°F) for 1 to 1.5 hours until dry and liftable from the parchment, then cool in the oven.
  6. Whip the double cream with icing sugar and clementine/orange curd until soft peaks form.
  7. Macerate the fresh berries with icing sugar, a splash of orange juice, and vanilla extract for 30 minutes.
  8. Fill the meringue indents with whipped cream and top with macerated berries.
  9. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and edible gold stars before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are free from yolk for proper whipping. Gradual sugar addition is crucial to avoid graininess. Assemble right before serving for freshness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!