Pavlova Wreath

Updated at: Sat, 23 Dec 2023 02:55:42 GMT

Step 1

-Create wreath outline by using two cake pans or anything round- make sure one is around 9" diameter and the second one a bit smaller around 5" diameter. Outline each on your parchment paper. Be sure to flip over the parchment paper so the ink side is facing your tray.

Step 2

-Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Place the bowl over the simmering water and whisk constantly until the sugar has dissolved. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes. You can also test if the sugar has dissolved by rubbing a bit of the mixture with your finger tips, it shouldn’t feel grainy.

Step 3

Remove bowl from the heat and with the whisk attachment beat on the highest setting for 7-10 minutes. The meringue will be very glossy and will hold its shape (stiff peaks). Add the vanilla extract

Step 4

-Transfer meringue to a piping bag and snip 1.5"-2" off the end. Pipe large mounds around the circle. Use a spoon to create a cavity in the center of each mound. Bake for 60-70 minutes. If you prefer a more crispy interior for your meringue bake for 90 minutes.

Step 5

- In a small to medium saucepan add all the . Cook on medium heat while stirring constantly. Use a wooden spoon or heat safe spatula to mash cranberries, it’s ok if not all are mashed. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until mixture is thick. Place it in a mason jar or bowl and refrigerate.

Step 6

Place the heavy whipping cream in your stand mixer and mix on high speed. Gradually add your powdered sugar. Whip until you have fluffy stiff peaks. Add orange zest.

Step 7

In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil and let it simmer on low heat for 3 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in the cranberries. Make sure they all get coated.

Step 9

Remove cranberries with a slotted spoon and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet or a metal rack to let cranberries dry out for 1 hour.

Step 10

Roll cranberries in batches in the remaining 1 cup sugar to coat.

Step 11

Assemble

Step 12

Once your meringue has fully cooled gently move it on to the board you want to serve it on. It's ok if the wreath splits while moving it just simply attach it back on and no one will be able to tell (mine split in three different spots lol)

Step 13

Add cranberry jam to each cavity. Spoon or pipe whipped cream on top of each cavity. Finally, add your toppings! I added raspberries, sugared cranberries and rosemary. You can totally add more if you want like strawberries, orange slices, and berries.

Step 14

Store in the fridge till you serve it and enjoy!

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