CRANBERRY PAVLOVA

Cranberry Pavlova image

I was looking for a good desert for Christmas. One that was different than pumpkin and apple pie. I still wanted it to have a holiday feel. This is a great holiday dessert because the colors and taste remind me of the season. -Veronica Gantley, Norfolk, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 egg whites
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
1-1/2 cups sugar
TOPPING:
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside., Add the cornstarch, vinegar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Spread into a 9-in. circle on prepared pan, forming a shallow well in the center. Bake at 250° for 45-55 minutes or until set and dry. Turn off oven and do not open door; leave meringue in oven for 1 hour., In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, water and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form., Spread whipped cream into center of meringue; top with cranberry sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.