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Elegant Mixed Berry Pavlova Crown Wreath

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A stunning pavlova shaped into a delicate crown wreath, topped with whipped cream infused with lemon zest and vanilla, and garnished with fresh mixed berries. Perfect for celebrations, this dessert combines a crisp meringue shell with a marshmallow-soft interior.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) superfine sugar (caster sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries
  • ½ cup fresh raspberries
  • ½ cup fresh blackberries
  • Optional: a sprinkle of edible flowers

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a 9-inch (23 cm) circle as a guide for your pavlova wreath.
  2. In a clean, dry bowl, whisk the 4 egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes). Ensure no yolk is present.
  3. Increase mixer speed to high and add superfine sugar one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is glossy and stiff with no graininess.
  4. Sprinkle cornstarch and white vinegar over the meringue and gently fold in with a spatula. Add vanilla extract last and fold gently.
  5. Spoon or pipe the meringue onto the parchment paper following the circle outline, building a ring about 2 inches (5 cm) wide with edges slightly higher than the middle.
  6. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. After baking, turn off the oven and leave the meringue inside to cool completely with the door slightly ajar.
  7. Once cooled, whip the chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Avoid overbeating.
  8. Transfer the meringue wreath to a serving plate. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream into the center and around the edges, then scatter the mixed berries on top. Add edible flowers if desired.
  9. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp exterior and soft interior texture. Store leftovers separately in airtight containers in the fridge.

Notes

Use room temperature egg whites for better volume. Keep all equipment grease-free to ensure stiff peaks. Add sugar slowly to avoid grainy meringue. Bake at low temperature and cool inside the oven to prevent cracks. Whip cream just before assembling to avoid deflation. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with chilled coconut cream.

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