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Holiday Pavlova Dessert

A holiday pavlova cake makes an absolutely stunning addition to your holiday table.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Additional Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 1 Pavlova Cake
Calories 388kcal
Author Shannah Coe

Ingredients

Pavlova Ingredients

  • 6 egg whites room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice

Sugared Cranberries

  • 1/2 cup cranberries
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup water

Remaining Ingredients

  • 1 cup cool whip or stabalized whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone softened
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw the outline of a wreath on the parchment paper. Set aside.
  • With an electric or stand mixer, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and whisk for an additional 6 to 7 minutes. The mixture should be stiffy and shiny.
  • With the mixer off, add the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Sift the cornstarch into the bowl and turn the mixer back on to whisk for 1-2 minutes.
  • Transfer the meringue onto prepared baking sheet shaping it into the wreath.
  • Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Turn the oven off and let sit in closed oven overnight.
  • Meanwhile, boil together 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool for 5 minutes and then combine with cranberries in a bowl. Stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain liquid from bowl.
  • Add remaining sugar to small bowl. Toss cranberries in the sguar and then place on a plate and let dry for one hour.
  • In a large bowl, gently fold together the whipped cream and mascarpone. Spoon on top of pavlova. Top with sugared cranberries and pomengranate arils. Decorate with fresh rosemary before serving.

Notes

  • Once the meringue is removed from the oven, you can cover loosely in plastic wrap for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 167mg | Sugar: 58g