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Indulgent Christmas Pavlova Trifle Delight: A 6-Layer No-Bake Spectacular Dessert

Indulgent Christmas Pavlova Trifle Delight: A 6-Layer No-Bake Spectacular Dessert
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Make our showstopping Indulgent Christmas Pavlova Trifle Delight! Layers of meringue, berries, & cream create an easy, make-ahead festive dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Pavlova Base:

  • 4 large egg whites, at room temperature

  • 1 cup (200g) superfine (caster) sugar

  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Berry Layer:

  • 3 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries)

  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

  • 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier) or orange juice

For the Vanilla Cream & Assembly:

  • 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, very cold

  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 1 (8 oz / 250g) tub mascarpone cheese, at room temperature

  • ½ cup (120ml) good-quality store-bought or homemade custard (optional, for extra richness)

  • For garnish: Fresh mint sprigs, pomegranate arils, extra berries, and edible gold dust (optional)

Equipment Needed

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer

  • Baking sheet

  • Parchment paper

  • Large trifle bowl or glass serving dish (approx. 3-4 quart capacity)

  • Medium saucepan

  • Mixing bowls

  • Spatula

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare for Baking
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You can trace a circle roughly the diameter of your trifle bowl as a guide for spreading the meringue.

Step 2: Whip the Egg Whites
In the impeccably clean bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the room-temperature egg whites on medium-high speed until they form stiff, glossy peaks. The bowl should be turned upside down without the whites moving.

Step 3: Gradually Add Sugar
With the mixer running on medium, add the superfine sugar one tablespoon at a time, allowing each addition to fully incorporate before adding the next. This is crucial for a stable, shiny meringue. Once all sugar is added, increase speed to high and whip for 5-7 minutes until the meringue is very thick, glossy, and the sugar is completely dissolved (rub a bit between your fingers; it should feel smooth, not gritty).

Step 4: Fold in Stabilizers
Remove the bowl from the mixer. Sprinkle the vinegar, cornstarch, and vanilla over the meringue. Using a large spatula, gently fold until just combined.

Step 5: Shape and Bake
Spoon the meringue onto the prepared parchment paper, shaping it into a rustic circle or rectangle that will fit nicely into your trifle bowl. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool completely inside the oven (at least 2 hours, or overnight). This slow cooling prevents cracking.

Find it online: https://www.recipeweaver.com/indulgent-christmas-pavlova-trifle-delight/