Searching for a show-stopping holiday dessert? Then this festive Christmas Pavlova Wreath from Emma Duckworth is your answer. Simple to make and easily made a day or two ahead of time, the crisp meringue, cream, and fresh berries will make everyone happy. This Christmas Pavlova is almost too pretty to eat, but it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser — your guests will dive right in!
Originating in the 1920’s, Pavlova is a meringue dessert named after a famous ballerina, Anna Pavlova, who was touring Australia at the time. The meringue replicated the soft white layers of Anna’s tutu!
Pavlova is made up predominantly of egg whites and sugar. Once whisked until thick and glossy, the egg whites are baked in a low-temperature oven for an extended time. The result is a meringue with a crisp shell on the outside. The interior is soft and marshmallowy or chewy, depending on how long you bake it. It’s sweet and has a divine, melt-in-your-mouth texture. A Pavlova is usually topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit and often drizzled in a coulis or curd. It’s light, sweet and absolutely delicious.
Can you believe meringue is made with only four ingredients? Along with a sweetened cream and some fresh fruits, it’s a surprisingly simple ingredient list for such a beautiful dessert.
This holiday pavlova makes for such a beautiful, eye-catching centerpiece for your table. Your guests will never guess how easy it is to make!
The meringue and whipped cream can both be made one or two days ahead of time. It only takes 5 minutes to assemble before serving — perfect for entertaining.
This Christmas pavlova can be customized in so many ways. From flavoring the cream to adding different sauces and topping it with various fruits and nuts, it’s a choose-your-own-adventure dessert.
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