Chocolate Peppermint Pavlova Wreath
A whimsical dessert featuring a light meringue, topped with whipped cream and festive peppermint candy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
- Chocolate curls (for garnish)
- Fresh berries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, vinegar, and cornstarch until combined.
- Spoon the meringue mixture into a round shape on a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a wreath.
- Bake for 1.5 hours or until the meringue is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream on top of the cooled meringue.
- Add garnishes with crushed peppermint candy, chocolate curls, and fresh berries.
Notes
For best results, store the meringue and whipped cream separately and assemble just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg