Dessert - Holiday

Holiday Pavlova Wreath

It’s a seasonal show-stopper!

Yields 9 Servings

It's time to deck the halls, and we won't say no to a recipe that doubles as a centerpiece. This wreath is made up of mini pavlovas and topped with fresh fruit for a gorgeous (and eggceptionally delicious) dessert!

Ingredients

Pavlova

  • 7 large Dakota Layers egg whites, room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 tsp. distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Serving

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries & blackberries
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1 mint leaves

Instructions

Pavlova

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
  2. Trace 9 3-inch circles onto parchment paper using a small bowl and then flip it over and place the parchment onto a baking sheet.
  3. Whisk egg whites in a large bowl with either an electric mixer or a whisk attachment of a stand mixer until soft peaks form (approx. 5 minutes).
  4. Once soft peaks have formed, begin to add the granulated sugar, one spoonful at a time until all has been incorporated and still peaks have formed (approx 7 minutes).
  5. Add cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla and then whisk to combine.
  6. Spoon the mixture into a large piping bag with a plain tip and then pipe onto the parchment paper. Pipe circular mounds and then use a small spoon to create dents for you to fill later.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes and then turn off the oven and leave the pavlova in the oven with the door closed for another hour to slowly cool down.

Whipped Cream

  1. While the pavlova is cooling, beat whipping cream with orange zest, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.

Serving

  1. To assemble as a holiday wreath, arrange the mini pavlovas into a circle and top with whipped cream, berries, and mint.

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