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Pavlova Christmas tree topped with strawberries and passionfruit

Pavlova Christmas Tree Topped with Strawberries and Passionfruit

This Pavlova Christmas tree topped with strawberries and passionfruit is a magical, gluten-free dessert that makes the perfect centerpiece for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Fresh, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1 cup Caster Sugar Fine sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour Essential for a crisp finish
For the Filling and Topping
  • 1 cup Thickened Cream Whipped to soft peaks
  • 2 cups Sliced Strawberries Fresh
  • 1 cup Passionfruit Pulp Fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Icing Sugar For dusting

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking tray
  • Baking paper
  • Heatproof bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 120°C fan-forced (or 140°C conventional).
  2. Prepare baking paper by drawing a Christmas tree outline.
  3. Melt the white chocolate for stars and let them set.
  4. Whip egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  5. Gradually add caster sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold in the other ingredients.
  6. Pipe the meringue onto the baking paper following the outline.
  7. Bake for 1 hour until cooked, then leave to cool in the oven for 2 hours.
  8. Assemble by filling the meringue with whipped cream, strawberries, and passionfruit.
  9. Decorate with chocolate stars and icing sugar just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and avoid humidity for the best results. Assemble just before serving to maintain crispness.

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