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A stunning Christmas Pavlova Trifle in a glass bowl, topped with fresh berries, meringue, and dusted with powdered sugar.

Christmas Pavlova Trifle

A festive and impressive dessert combining meringue, fruit, and cream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pavlova
  • 4 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
For the Filling
  • 500 ml double cream
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 300 g mixed berries fresh or frozen
  • 1 can fruit cocktail drained
  • 1 packet sponge fingers or ladyfingers

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Electric mixer
  • Large serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (130°C fan/Gas Mark 2). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, whisking well after each addition until the meringue is thick and glossy.
  3. Gently fold in the cornflour and white wine vinegar.
  4. Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheets, creating two large discs or several smaller ones.
  5. Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the meringues are crisp on the outside and can be easily lifted from the parchment. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely with the door ajar.
  6. Whip the double cream with the icing sugar and vanilla extract until it forms soft peaks.
  7. Break the cooled pavlova into pieces.
  8. In a large serving bowl, layer the ingredients: start with a layer of sponge fingers, followed by some of the fruit cocktail, then a layer of whipped cream, and some mixed berries. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cream and a scattering of berries.
  9. Top with the broken pavlova pieces.
  10. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can add a layer of custard for an extra traditional trifle element. Decorate with Christmas-themed sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive touch.

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