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
Kathryn says
This is lovely - I do like a not-too-heavy dessert at this time of year and this sounds like the perfect combination of sweet and tart and crisp and creamy.
Rachel Cooks says
I love pavlova and this is such a great festive take on it.
thelittleloaf says
This is exactly the kind of thing I crave around Christmas - I'm not a fan of all the heavier dried fruit based desserts, although I'll allow a few cranberries!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
Oh, these are so pretty!! I love these flavors, and all together..yessss.
Thanks so much for entering!!
Laurie {Simply Scratch} says
This is so creative! ...and 5 ingredients? PERFECT!
Paula says
Good Luck in the contest. The pavlova looks beautiful!
brandi says
cranberry + orange is one of my favorite combinations. these are gorgeous!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
Yay for Kansas produce!!! I miss it! Isn't Kansas the best?? I really need to action this dessert for Christmas! Looks fabulous.
Joanne says
I have always loved your desserts. But for medical reason, I am now on a strict low fat diet. In fact, I was hospitalized the night I made the Nutella Eclair cake! And I didn't even eat it! Anyway, finally I have found a low fat dessert recipe for 2 that is different from what I have resorted to in order to satisfy my sweet craving! I'll just get creative with the whipped cream. I have cranberries in the freezer. Thank you!
Christina says
Oh gosh, Joanne! I'm sorry to hear about your hospitalization :( Well, for the substitution of whipped cream in this recipe, have you seen that you can whip coconut cream? Not sure how coconut/plant fat fits into your diet. Happy baking :)
Joanne says
Coconut cream, oh so yummy, actually has a higher fat content that whipping cream. Ready Whip, though not ideal, works in a pinch. :)
I still love following your recipes.
Maria says
Such a pretty dessert!