Christmas Pavlova Wreath

Find out how to make a Christmas Pavlova Wreath. If I can do this, anyone can, seriously!

An attractive looking dessert that's great to feed a crowd.

What is Pavlova?

Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. It has a crisp crust and soft, light inside, usually topped with fruit and whipped cream. Source Wikipedia.

What is Meringue?

A sweet dessert made by baking a mixture of beaten egg whites and sugar until crisp but still soft, light and fluffy in the middle. 

Can you freeze a Pavlova Base?

You can pop undecorated pavlovas into the freezer and thaw them when needed.

Apparently, they will freeze for up to 3 months; although I've never tried and personally I'd say not to. I just think they most certainly will not be quite the same.

Also, who actually has room in their freezer for such a thing? But if really you must, to freeze your pavlova you need to wrap it well with a food and freezer safe plastic bag.

Then wrap in several layers of foil, making sure each layer is tightly sealed.

How to make Pavlova - see recipe card for full details

In a cup mix the white wine vinegar together with the cornflour and set aside.

To make the meringue, tip the egg whites into a mixing bowl and whisk with an electric whisk until they form soft peaks when the whisk is removed.

Now add the sugar, 1 tablespoon or so at a time while whisking until it is all combined.

Now whisk for a few minutes more of high speed and once you have nice firmish peaks add the white wine vinegar and cornflour and then whisk for a further minute more.

The best part is decorating your masterpiece!

You can use whatever berries you like, but I like this mixture of raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.