Description
Holiday Citrus Pavlova is a show-stopping dessert that features a light, airy meringue shell filled with fluffy whipped cream and topped with an array of colorful citrus fruits. This festive treat is not only visually stunning but also delivers a burst of refreshing flavors that are sure to impress your guests at any holiday gathering. Perfect for celebrations, this pavlova combines elegance with simplicity, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (fine)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups mixed citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruits, lemons), sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in cornstarch and vinegar to stabilize the meringue.
- Spoon the meringue onto the baking sheet in a round shape with an indent in the center.
- Bake for about one hour until dry on the outside but still soft inside. Leave in the turned-off oven with the door ajar to cool completely.
- Once cooled, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spoon it into the meringue center. Top with decorative slices of citrus fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg