Affordable Classic AUSSIE CHRISTMAS Desserts: Pavlova & More – Easy Recipes from Scratch!!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

Preheat oven to 140°C (284°F).

Prepare a baking tray with baking paper, tracing a circle for shaping the pavlova.

Clean mixing bowl and whisk with vinegar to remove any fat residue.

Separate eggs, ensuring to get 250 g of egg whites, discarding yolks.

Whisk egg whites until soft peaks form.

Gradually add granulated sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form.

Fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract gently until combined.

Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a rustic circle.

Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until the outside is crisp and the inside is soft.

Turn off the oven and let the meringue cool inside for 1 hour.

Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

Spread whipped cream over the cooled meringue.

Top with fresh fruits and garnish with mint leaves.

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