Pavlova Christmas Tree with Fresh Fruits
A festive Pavlova Christmas Tree with Fresh Fruits layered with whipped cream and fresh fruits, topped with a chocolate star. Crisp, airy, and visually stunning, perfect for holiday celebrations.
For the Pavlova
- 6 large egg whites at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups 300g caster sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Toppings
- 2 cups heavy cream chilled
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup strawberries halved
- 2 passion fruits pulp scooped
- ½ cup chocolate-dipped strawberries optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Chocolate star or decorative topper
Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line three sheets with circles (10", 8", 6").
Whisk egg whites to soft peaks, add sugar until stiff, then fold in vinegar, cornstarch, vanilla.
Shape on circles, bake 1½ hrs, cool in oven.
Whip cream with sugar and vanilla.
Layer meringues with cream and fruit, stacking largest to smallest.
Top with cream, fruit, and topper.
Dust with powdered sugar.
Serve immediately.