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Cranberry & Vanilla Bean Pavlova Wreath

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A stunning holiday dessert featuring a crisp meringue wreath topped with vanilla bean whipped cream and festive sugared cranberries and rosemary for a wreath effect.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sugaring)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw an 8-inch circle and a smaller 4-inch circle inside it for the wreath template, then flip the paper over.
  2. In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until stiff and glossy meringue forms. Gently fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  3. Spoon the meringue onto the parchment in a wreath shape. Use the back of a spoon to create decorative swirls and peaks. Bake for about 1.5 hours until crisp outside and dry. Turn off oven and let cool completely inside.
  4. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste to stiff peaks.
  5. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon water for simple syrup. Coat cranberries and rosemary in syrup, then roll in granulated sugar. Let dry on a wire rack.
  6. Place cooled pavlova on a serving plate. Spoon or pipe whipped cream over top. Decorate with sugared cranberries and rosemary. Dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Use room temperature egg whites for best meringue volume. Ensure bowl is grease-free to prevent deflation. Sugared cranberries can be made ahead and stored at room temperature. Assemble just before serving to keep meringue crisp.

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