Pavlova Christmas Tree

Name: Pavlova Christmas Tree
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American, Eastern European, European, Australian
Ingredients: 2/3 cup egg whites (from 5 - 6 large eggs, at room temperature (Note 1)); 1 1/4 cups caster sugar ((superfine white sugar)); 2 1/2 tsp cornflour/cornstarch; 1 1/4 tsp white vinegar ((Note 2)); 250g / 8oz frozen or fresh raspberries ((no need to thaw, Note 3)); 2 tbsp caster sugar ((superfine white sugar)); 2 cups thickened/heavy cream ((Note 8)); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp caster sugar ((superfine white sugar)); 28cm/ 11" bamboo skewer – or 2 shorter skewers ((Note 4)); 10 strawberries (, medium, cut into 1.75cm / 3/4" rounds ("Strawberry Pillars")); 12 strawberries cut into 1cm dices ((for scattering between layers)); Christmas tree star topper (, edible or not, sticky taped to a toothpick); 125g/ 4oz raspberries; 16 small sprigs of rosemary; 2 tbsp icing sugar/powdered sugar (, for dusting); More strawberries ((diced), raspberries, blueberries, and any other fruit you fancy!)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

Recipe video above. The grandest of all Pavlovas!!! With the signature delicate meringue crust and marshmallowy insides, all smothered in cream and berries just like a traditional Pav. More straightforward to make and more stable to stand than you'd expect, the Pav and Coulis can be made the day before.Get the little ones involved building it!To ensure success: Really read the recipe from start to finish, look at the process step photos in the post above and watch the video.

Updated at: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:04:39 GMT