Description
A festive holiday dessert featuring a crisp meringue base topped with fresh cranberries, orange segments, and rosemary for a wreath-like presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 large oranges, zested and segmented
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract and cornstarch.
- Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a wreath circle about 10 inches in diameter.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool inside for another hour.
- Once cooled, top with fresh cranberries, orange segments, and garnish with rosemary sprigs before serving.
Notes
Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results; this dessert is best served on the day it’s made to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 38g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 3g