Some women want diamonds for Christmas. All I want is local produce. We’ve really been missing the fresh produce from California. I heard a rumor at work that the FFA kids in Kansas sell big cartons of local citrus and avocados around the holidays. I dreamed about it. I lusted after it. Citrus and avocados in Kansas---could it really be true? And then! I came home from work on Thursday to find that Mr. Dessert For Two bought a carton from his coworker’s son. I didn’t even tell him I had heard about this glorious thing! He just knew that avocados the size of a linebacker’s fist and dozens upon dozens of sweet oranges, ruby red grapefruits and fresh lemons right off the tree were my dream for the holidays.
I’ve been gobbling up citrus like a monkey lately, but I paused for a day to dream up citrus desserts for you. In a world of holiday cookies and sweet fudge, I thought you might need an impressive (yet effortless) festive holiday dessert. What’s not to love about pavlova? The crisp shell remains slightly chewy and marshmallow-y on the inside, and the thick layer of fresh whipped cream and fruit on top is divine. The effortless part is that this contains only 5 ingredients. Egg whites, sugar, cream, fresh cranberries and an orange.
These festive pavlovas are super delicious!Cranberry Orange Pavlova
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 337Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 64mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 2gSugar: 53gProtein: 5g
Jenny @ The Brunette Baker says
I saw these on cookies and cups website and had to comment. These look amazing! I adore pavlova, but I love the twist you've taken with them. Simply gorgeous. Good luck! XO
Shannon says
We love pavlova but there are only two of us, so this is perfect! Just found your site and am very excited to benefit from your efforts to downsize dessert. Thanks!
Beth says
Most pavlova recipes say cool in oven. It is not clear if that is meant here. Please clarify. Other recipes preheat to a higher temperature and immediately lower in order to set the outer layer. Have you found this not to be necessary?
Tonya says
Can dried cranberries be used instead of fresh? My husband and I don’t like the fresh.
Christina Lane says
I think so...but you should rehydrate them in apple juice or something similar to plump them up :)