Crisp and crunchy on the outside, soft and almost marshmallowy on the inside, this elegant pavlova gets dressed up for the holidays. -James Schend Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Draw a 9-in. circle on parchment paper. Invert paper and place on a baking sheet; set aside., Add cornstarch, vinegar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gently fold in 2 tablespoons sprinkles., Mound egg whites within circle marked on parchment, forming a shallow well in the center. With a wide spatula or large spoon, swipe up from the bottom around the outside to create smooth sides. Sprinkle outside with remaining 2 tablespoons sprinkles. Bake until set and dry, 45-50 minutes. Turn off oven (do not open oven door); leave meringue in oven 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine cranberries, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, orange liqueur, orange juice and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until berries pop and mixture thickens slightly, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold half the whipped cream into cranberry mixture. , Place pavlova on a serving plate. If center has not already collapsed, gently press center with a large spoon to open cavity inside. Gently add cranberry mixture, spreading into corners. Spoon remaining whipped cream on top of cranberry mixture; top with remaining 1 tablespoon sprinkles. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Misal Zahra
m21@gmail.comThis pavlova is a great dessert for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Leonardo Noguera
leonardo-noguera@hotmail.comThis pavlova is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Azhar Jutt
a-j@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of meringue, but I loved this pavlova. The meringue was light and fluffy, and the topping was the perfect amount of sweetness.
Esubalew Yohannes
y_esubalew@hotmail.comThis pavlova is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It's not too sweet, which I really appreciate.
gina loccisano
loccisano-g68@gmail.comI love that this pavlova can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to entertain guests.
Hawi Tadele
h_t@yahoo.comThis pavlova is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. It's the most delicious pavlova I've ever had.
Taylor Cook
c_t22@hotmail.frI've made this pavlova several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to dessert for special occasions.
Viloshnee Naidoo
viloshneen12@aol.comThis pavlova was the perfect dessert for my Christmas party. It was beautiful and delicious.
Op Omor
omor@hotmail.co.ukI made this pavlova for my family and they all loved it. It was so light and fluffy.
Kazi Shorif
s-kazi94@gmail.comThis was my first time making a pavlova and it turned out amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
Ston
ston27@gmail.comThis pavlova is a must-try for any pavlova lover.
Rob Hamill
hamill-rob@yahoo.comI will definitely be making this pavlova again.
Maxy Boy
maxy-b@yahoo.comThis pavlova was a hit at my Christmas party. Everyone loved it!
Lela Naz
naz34@gmail.comThis is the best pavlova recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Thandokuhle Nozibusiso
nozibusiso-t81@yahoo.comThis pavlova is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before my party and it was still perfect the next day.
Gaya Sithu
sithu_gaya80@aol.comI love the versatility of this recipe. I was able to customize it to my own taste by adding different fruits and toppings.
Khan Jouo
jouok@gmail.comThis pavlova was a bit of a challenge to make, but it was totally worth it! The end result was a stunning and delicious dessert that was a hit with my family and friends.
Steven Van Staden
s.staden63@aol.comI've never made a pavlova before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The meringue was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The topping was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Rebecca O
r.o84@hotmail.comThis pavlova was a real showstopper! It was so light and fluffy, and the topping was perfectly sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday party.