Three Easy Pavlova Toppings | Christmas How To’s

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao nibs provide a healthier crunch with less sugar.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is lower in calories, while brown sugar provides a richer flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while potato starch is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form.

Gradually add sugar, whisking until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.

Fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and salt gently until combined.

Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a circle with a slight well in the center.

Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool completely inside.

Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

Once cooled, carefully transfer the pavlova to a serving platter.

Spread whipped cream over the pavlova, filling the center well.

Top with cherries and chocolate shavings.

Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

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