Today is out last chance to spur on any last minute Thanksgiving recipe inspiration. I have a perfect last minute Thanksgiving dessert recipe for you from a local baker and caterer. And if you still need ideas for decorating your table I have those too (here’s a recent post for inexpensive Thanksgiving Table Decorations). But first lets get straight to business… an easy and elegant Thanksgiving Dessert, Cranberry Pavlova.Hillary at Rue De Lis Desserts created some of the most beautiful Thanksgiving Desserts for a recent SLCmixer. She also fashioned an gorgeous Thanksgiving Dessert Table which you can view on theSLCfoodie.com along with her full menu. We had all of the best tastes of fall from Pumpkin Creme Brulee to Cranberry Pavlova.
Hillary is graciously sharing her recipe for Cranberry Pavlova with us today. For more of her fabulous desserts, check out her website – Rue De Lis Desserts and Rue De Lis on facebook. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/3 cups (12 ounces) fresh cranberries
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silt pat.
- Beat egg whites, cornstarch, and vinegar with a mixer on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add the superfine sugar. Raise speed to medium-high, and beat until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Reduce speed to medium and gradually add confectioners sugar. Raise speed back to medium high, and beat until very soft, glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Beat in vanilla.
- Using a rubber spatula or a large spoon, place meringue into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2" tip. Pipe tall rounds of the desired size onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake until outside is firm and bottom lifts easily off the parchment, about 1 to 1.5 hours. (The inside should still be marshmallow soft). Leave in a warm place to cool to prevent cracking. When cool, carefully remove from parchment. (Pavlova can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days).
- Combine cranberries, granulated sugar, and water in saucepan. Using the tip of a pairing knife, scrape vanilla seeds into pan, and toss in the pod. Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until cranberries are soft but have not burst, about 5 minutes. Let cool. Remove vanilla bean pod. Topping can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Before serving, whisk cream and 6 tablespoons of sugar until soft peaks form. Spoon into center of meringues. Top with cranberry sauce.
I have never had Pavlova before! This looks stunning and yummy 🙂 Beautiful photography!
All o f my favorites in one! I am definitely making this. I might add some pears to the cranberries because I can’t seem to have one with out the other.
Happy Thanksgiving, dear friend!
What a gorgeous dessert! I wish I’d have been at this mixer.
These are just so pretty, Becky! I may have to serve this when my family comes to visit at Christmas.
I love how gorgeous your food always turns out. It’s not just delicious, but so incredibly lovely
Has anybody actually made and tasted these…would like to know. Planning to try for Christmas Party this weekend.
Of course, I have but I’m not sure yet if anyone else has tried making them. They would be great for a Christmas Party 🙂 Let me know if you have questions along the way.
Okay, the mirangues have been in the oven for over 1.5 hours and are still very sticky. What do I do? Keep baking them or srta again. OI need them for tonight. 1tbsp of vingar seeemed like a lot of liquid to add and I live in a humid area. Any suggestions?