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Pavlova Christmas Trees

Pavlova Christmas Trees

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  • 85 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Meringue

    • 3/4 cup white sugar
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 🥚 3 large egg whites
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 1 pinch cream of tartar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3/4 teaspoon white vinegar

  • Cranberry Sauce

    • 2 cups cranberries
    • 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 1 pod star anise
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 1 cup orange juice

  • Whipped Cream

    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar

  • Toppings

    • 1/2 cup roasted pistachios
    • Powdered sugar for garnish

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a bowl.

2

Beat egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar mixture and beat to stiff peaks. Mix in vanilla and vinegar.

3

Pipe meringue circles of decreasing size and bake for 75 minutes, rotating pans halfway. Cool meringues in the oven with the door slightly open.

4

Simmer cranberries, sugar, star anise, salt, and orange juice until soft and syrupy. Cool and refrigerate.

5

Whip heavy cream with confectioner's sugar to soft peaks and refrigerate until needed.

6

Assemble trees by layering meringue circles with whipped cream, cranberry sauce, and pistachios, finishing with the smallest circle at the top.

7

Drizzle cranberry sauce for decoration and sprinkle powdered sugar.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

414

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 58
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for optimal whipping.Do not overheat the cranberries to prevent them from completely collapsing; this maintains texture.Rotate pans halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.