Description
Crisp on the outside, marshmallow-soft on the inside, and dressed to impress with clouds of whipped cream, drizzles of dark chocolate, and peppermint crunch—this Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Pavlova Wreath is the showstopper your holiday table deserves. The meringue base is rich with cocoa and gets a festive twist from cool peppermint extract. Crowned with whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and a glossy chocolate ganache, it’s as magical to look at as it is to eat.
Ingredients
4 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup heavy cream (for whipped cream)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
3 ounces dark chocolate
1/4 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
2 tablespoons crushed candy canes
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). On a parchment sheet, draw a 9-inch outer circle and a 5-inch inner circle to form a wreath guide. Flip the paper and place it on a baking sheet.
2. In a clean bowl, beat 4 egg whites on medium-high until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff glossy peaks form.
3. Beat in 2 teaspoons vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract. Sift in 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon cornstarch, folding gently.
4. Spoon meringue onto the wreath guide, forming a ring with peaks. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cool inside for 1 hour.
5. Beat 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar to soft peaks. Set aside.
6. Melt 3 oz dark chocolate with 1/4 cup heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
7. Once the pavlova is cool, top with whipped cream, drizzle ganache, and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure your mixing bowl is completely grease-free before whipping egg whites.
Allow the pavlova to cool completely in the oven to minimize cracking.
Assemble right before serving for best texture and presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Holiday, Christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of wreath)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pavlova, peppermint dessert, holiday pavlova, Christmas meringue wreath, chocolate pavlova