This festive Christmas Pavlova Wreath is the perfect Christmas dessert! A crispy Berry Meringue wreath topped with homemade cranberry sauce and berries. This gorgeous pavlova wreath is sure to impress your holiday guests!
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
My mum always makes pavlova for Christmas day. It's a family tradition and is always a huge hit with no leftovers!
- Festive and Fun: This Christmas Wreath Pavlova adds a beautiful, edible decoration to your holiday table.
- Light and Refreshing: The fresh berries and airy meringue dessert offer a delightful contrast to heavy holiday meals.
- Impress Your Guests: Despite its simplicity, this Christmas pavlova wreath is sure to wow with its presentation and taste.
⭐ Star Ingredients
Here are the ingredients needed for this Christmas pavlova recipe.
- Large Eggs (Room Temperature): The egg whites are the backbone of the meringue, providing structure and volume to your pavlova.
- Cream Of Tartar: This acidic ingredient stabilizes the egg whites during whipping, helping them maintain their height and form.
- Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the meringue, balancing out the sweetness.
- Powdered Sugar: Icing sugar dissolves more easily than granulated sugar, sweetening the meringue while keeping it light and airy.
- Cold Heavy Whipping Cream: When whipped, this transforms into a rich, creamy topping that adds a luxurious element to the pavlova.
- Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce: Provides a tart contrast to the sweet meringue and cream, adding depth of flavor.
- Fresh Blueberries: Add a burst of freshness and natural sweetness, enhancing the fruitiness of the pavlova.
- Fresh Raspberries: Their vibrant color and tangy flavor offer a delightful contrast to the sweet and creamy elements of the pavlova.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
I like to use whipping cream or mascarpone cheese on my Pavlovas. But, you could also use Greek yogurt, ice cream, or even just a simple fruit sauce.
Wondering what fruit to put on the pavlova? I like to top my Christmas Pavlova with a mix of fresh berries. I usually use raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. But, feel free to use whatever berries you like!
You could also top your Pavlova with other fruits, like sliced banana or kiwi fruit. Or, get creative and add a chocolate ganache or a caramel sauce!
🔪 How To Make A Christmas Wreath Pavlova
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 225 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using two bowls of different sizes, trace a wreath shape onto the parchment paper. Flip the parchment paper so the circle shows through the paper.
- Step 2: Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks, discarding the yolks or reserving them for another recipe. Using a stand mixer beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and salt until light and foamy. Do so at medium speed.
- Step 3: Slowly add the powdered sugar a small scoop at a time and continue beating until all of the sugar is incorporated and the batter forms stiff peaks, about 15 minutes.
- Step 4: Place dollops of the meringue around the wreath shape, smoothing very slightly around the top. Place in the oven on the middle rack for 2 hours or until the outside of the meringue is dry. Rest at room temperature until completely cooled.
- Step 5: To make the berry topping, fold the blueberries and raspberries into the cranberry sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Step 6: Prepare the whipped topping by beating the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Step 7: When ready to serve, spoon the whipped topping over the meringue and top with the berry sauce.
- Step 8: Garnish with additional berries and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
I hope you enjoy this Christmas Wreath Pavlova recipe! Merry Christmas!
Be sure to check out this super easy Christmas Lasagna Dessert. It's another great recipe to try this festive season.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- This Christmas Wreath Pavlova is best served immediately after assembling. But, it will keep in the fridge for a few hours if you need to.
- If you wish to make individual pavlovas just use a spoon to drop the meringue mixture onto the baking sheet in small mounds. Be sure to make a small indentation in the center of each mound so that the toppings don't slide off.
💭 FAQs
Pavlova is a great Christmas dessert because it can be made ahead of time. The Christmas wreath meringue can be baked a few days in advance and then filled with cranberry sauce and berries just before serving. Pavlova is also a light and refreshing dessert, which is perfect after a heavy holiday meal. And, it looks absolutely stunning on a holiday table!
The meringue for this Pavlova recipe is cooked at a low temperature, around 225 degrees Fahrenheit. This helps to ensure that the meringue is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
Yes, a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice can be added to the meringue mixture. This helps to stabilize the egg whites and prevents the meringue from deflating.
This Christmas Pavlova will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge. Be sure to store it in an airtight container to prevent the meringue from becoming soft.
💖 Serving Suggestions
Pair Wreath Pavlova Berry Meringue With These side dishes:
- Lemon Curd Tartlets: Tangy lemon curd in crispy tart shells.
- Whipped Coconut Cream: Light and fluffy coconut cream with a hint of sweetness.
- Fresh Fruit Salad: Colorful medley of seasonal fruits for a refreshing contrast.
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: Creamy vanilla ice cream to balance the sweetness.
- Almond Biscotti: Crunchy almond cookies for a delightful texture.
- Mango Sorbet: Tropical sorbet to cleanse the palate.
- Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries: Indulgent chocolate-covered strawberries.
- Citrus Salad: Citrus segments with mint for a zesty kick.
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Christmas Pavlova Wreath Berry Meringue Recipe
Ingredients
Meringue
- 8 Large Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Cream Of Tartare
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
Whipped Topping
- 3 ½ Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
Berry Topping
- 1 Can Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce 14 Oz
- 2 Cups Fresh Blueberries
- 1 ½ Cups Fresh Raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using two bowls of different sizes, trace a wreath shape onto the parchment paper. Flip the parchment paper so the circle shows through the paper.
- Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites, discarding the egg yolks or reserving them for another recipe.
- At medium speed, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar, and salt until light and foamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar a small scoop at a time and continue beating until all of the sugar is incorporated and the batter forms stiff peaks, about 15 minutes.
- Place dollops of the meringue around the wreath shape, smoothing very slightly around the top. Place in the oven on the middle rack for 2 hours or until the outside of the meringue is dry. Rest at room temperature until completely cooled.
- To make the berry topping, fold the blueberries and raspberries into the cranberry sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare the whipped topping by beating the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- When ready to serve, spoon the whipped topping over the meringue and top with the berry sauce. Garnish with additional berries and mint leaves, if desired.
Notes
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This Christmas pavlova wreath is a festive showstopper! The crisp meringue base paired with whipped cream and vibrant berries creates a delightful balance of textures and flavors. It's a light yet indulgent dessert that's perfect for holiday gatherings.