Description
These festive pavlovas are shaped like ornaments and topped with fresh cherries, kiwi slices, and a sprinkle of edible glitter for a sparkling holiday dessert that’s light, crunchy, and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (for ornament shapes)
- Green food coloring (optional, for decoration)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- Edible glitter (red and green)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Divide meringue into portions and tint with red or green food coloring as desired. Shape into ornament forms on the baking sheet using a piping bag.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off oven and let pavlovas cool inside for another hour.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Top cooled pavlovas with whipped cream, cherries, kiwi slices, and a sprinkle of edible glitter.
Notes
These pavlovas are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Ensure the bowl and beaters are completely free of grease for stiff meringue.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 2g