Description
A delicious, elegant, and festive Macaron & Pavlova Wreath: a stunning no-bake dessert featuring crisp meringue nests and macarons layered with light whipped cream and fresh berries. The ultimate holiday centerpiece.
Ingredients
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½ punnet strawberries, roughly chopped
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¼ cup caster sugar
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Splash of lemon juice
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2 tbsp water
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12–16 macarons (any flavor)
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27 mini pavlovas or meringue nests
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600 ml (2 ½ cups) thickened cream, whipped to stiff peaks
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1 punnet raspberries
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1 punnet strawberries, halved
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⅓ cup pistachios, roughly chopped
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Icing sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
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Make the Strawberry Sauce: Combine chopped strawberries, caster sugar, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Strain and set aside to cool.
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Assemble the Wreath: Lay mini pavlovas in a circular wreath shape on a platter. Spoon or pipe whipped cream onto and between the pavlovas.
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Decorate: Place macarons, fresh raspberries, and halved strawberries randomly around the wreath. Scatter chopped pistachios and drizzle with the strawberry sauce.
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Finish: Dust with icing sugar just before serving. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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Meringue Stability: Ensure your meringue nests/pavlovas are completely cool and dry before adding the cream; moisture will cause them to weep.
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Whipping Cream: Use very cold cream and whip it just until stiff peaks form; overwhipping will make the cream grainy.
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Make Ahead: The pavlovas (meringues) and the strawberry sauce can be made days in advance. Assemble the wreath no more than 1–2 hours before serving.
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Presentation: Use contrasting colors (red berries, green pistachios) for maximum visual impact.
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Slicing: Because the wreath is soft, scoop servings out with a large spoon rather than attempting to slice it into neat wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing, Layering, No-Bake
- Cuisine: European Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Entire recipe (full batch)
- Calories: ~5,850 kcal
- Sugar: ~750 g
- Sodium: ~420 mg
- Fat: ~270 g
- Saturated Fat: ~150 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~110 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g (negligible in these ingredients)
- Carbohydrates: ~820 g
- Fiber: ~28 g
- Protein: ~62 g
- Cholesterol: ~1,050 mg
Keywords: Macaron Pavlova Wreath, Meringue Wreath, No-Bake Dessert, Festive Dessert, Holiday Centerpiece, Elegant Dessert, Layered Dessert, Strawberry Sauce, Pistachio, Macarons