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The Christmas Pavlova Wreath is beautifully garnished and served on a black platter placed on a white marble cooktop, with a dusting of icing sugar completing the festive presentation.

Christmas Pavlova Wreath Recipe

A stunning Christmas pavlova wreath with crisp meringue, luscious cream, and vibrant fresh fruits. Topped with mint and edible glitter, this festive centerpiece is as delicious as it is beautiful!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 10
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand whisk
  • Large baking tray
  • Baking parchment
  • Small Bowl
  • Fork
  • Spatula or piping bag

Ingredients
  

  • For the Meringue
  • 6 medium egg whites or 5 large
  • 300 g white caster sugar
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Filling
  • 450 ml double cream
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar
  • Fresh fruit I used blackberries pomegranate, raspberries, blueberries etc!
  • Freeze dried raspberries
  • Raspberry coulis
  • Mint leaves

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Oven & Baking Tray: Preheat oven to 150°C/130°C Fan. Line a large tray with parchment and place a small bowl in the center.
  • Make Meringue: Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.
    A black mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop with egg whites being whisked to stiff peaks using a black-handled whisk. The glossy mixture clings to the whisk.
  • Gradually add sugar, then mix in vinegar, cornflour, and vanilla.
    A close-up of sugar being added gradually to whisked egg whites in a black bowl on a white marble cooktop. A spoon drizzles vinegar, cornflour, and vanilla into the mixture, creating a silky meringue.
  • Shape Wreath: Spoon meringue around the bowl to form a ring. Use a fork to add texture and carefully remove the bowl.
  • Bake: Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the meringue cool inside, undisturbed, for several hours or overnight.
    A baking tray with the meringue wreath is placed in the oven, viewed over the white marble cooktop. The meringue begins to set and takes on a light golden hue.
  • Prepare Filling: Wash and chop fruits. Whisk cream with icing sugar until it forms soft peaks.
    Fresh fruit is being washed and chopped into small pieces on a black cutting board placed on a white marble cooktop, ready to top the pavlova.
  • Assemble: Spread whipped cream over the meringue, top with fruit, freeze-dried raspberries, and mint leaves.
    A black mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop contains double cream being whisked with icing sugar until soft peaks form, creating a rich and luscious filling.
  • Add edible glitter for a festive touch.
    Edible glitter is being sprinkled lightly over the assembled pavlova wreath, giving it a festive shimmer on the white marble cooktop.
  • Serve: Dust with icing sugar and enjoy your beautiful dessert!
    The Christmas Pavlova Wreath is beautifully garnished and served on a black platter placed on a white marble cooktop, with a dusting of icing sugar completing the festive presentation.