Description
Christmas Mini Pavlovas are the ultimate festive dessert, featuring delicate meringue nests that provide a satisfying crunch with a soft, chewy center. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and an array of fresh berries, these delightful treats are perfect for holiday gatherings. Easy to make and beautifully customizable, they will surely impress your guests and elevate your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in cornstarch and vinegar.
- Spoon or pipe meringue onto the baking sheet, creating slight indentations for toppings.
- Bake for about 75 minutes until dried out but soft inside. Turn off the oven and let cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and top each pavlova with cream and fresh berries before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pavlova (50g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg