Festive Pavlova Tower with Honeyed Figs, Raspberries & Mint

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🎂 Festive Pavlova Tower with Honeyed Figs, Raspberries & Mint

Ingredients (Serves 8)

For the Pavlovas

  • 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1 cup caster (superfine) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

For the Whipped Cream

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Toppings

  • 6–8 fresh figs, quartered
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2–3 tablespoons honey
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Optional: pomegranate seeds, chopped pistachios, or gold dust for decoration

Instructions

1. Make the Pavlovas

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat to 250°F (120°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Beat the Egg Whites

  1. In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  2. Add sugar gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time, while beating.
  3. Increase speed to high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 5–7 minutes).

Add Stabilizers

  • Add vinegar, cornstarch, and vanilla, folding gently with a spatula.

Shape the Pavlovas

  • For a tower, make 3 pavlova discs in decreasing sizes (large, medium, small).
  • Spread the meringue into circles and smooth the tops.

Bake

  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Turn off oven and let pavlovas cool inside the oven with the door slightly ajar
    → This prevents cracking.

2. Make the Honeyed Figs

  • In a small bowl, drizzle fig quarters with honey.
  • Let sit for 5–10 minutes to soften and sweeten.

3. Whip the Cream

Beat together:

  • Heavy cream
  • Powdered sugar
  • Vanilla

Whip to soft, billowy peaks.

4. Assemble the Pavlova Tower

Layering

  1. Place the largest pavlova on the serving plate.
  2. Add a generous layer of whipped cream.
  3. Top with figs, raspberries, and a drizzle of honey.
  4. Repeat with the medium pavlova, then the small one on top.
  5. Add remaining fruit and mint leaves.

Finishing Touches

  • Drizzle lightly with honey.
  • Add mint leaves for brightness.
  • Garnish with pistachios, pomegranate seeds, or edible glitter for extra festiveness.

5. Serve

  • Best served immediately for crisp edges and soft centers.
  • If needed, assemble up to 1 hour before serving and chill lightly.

⭐ Tips for the Perfect Pavlova Tower

  • Egg whites must have no trace of yolk or fat.
  • Add sugar slowly for the glossiest pavlova.
  • Don’t assemble too early—moisture softens pavlovas.
  • Use cold fruit so the whipped cream stays firm.

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