Description
A stunning dessert featuring a delicate meringue wreath, adorned with festive colors and topped with whipped cream and seasonal fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg whites, room temperature
- 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 300 g superfine sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Green gel food coloring
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until they reach soft peaks, about 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the cream of tartar while mixing.
- In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add this mixture to the egg whites while beating until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Divide some meringue and mix in green food coloring.
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Trace a 6-inch circle on parchment paper and place it on a baking sheet.
- Pipe white meringue following the circle, creating an outer edge.
- Pipe green meringue shapes decoratively around the wreath.
- Add festive sprinkles.
- Bake for 1.5 hours until dry; let cool in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve with whipped cream and fresh fruits.
Notes
For best results, ensure mixing utensils are grease-free. Meringue is sensitive to humidity.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian/New Zealand
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pavlova, Christmas dessert, holiday baking, festive treats, meringue
