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
Julie @ Table for Two says
This is so pretty and I love the flavors cranberry and orange together!
Jen @ Savory Simple says
What a lovely recipe!
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says
Ah! I love you and B. You guys are so damn cute!!
I could have told you that the midwest gets very sad and depressing this time of year with the lack of produce. It's actually kind of tough. That's why my mom has always been such a fan of getting excessive amounts of strawberries/etc when they are in season and freezing them (no canning...too much work) so that we can make things like smoothies or shortcake in January. Not quite the same, but it does help. :-)
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says
Ps, Good luck!! :-)
Vicki says
Good luck with your contes, this looks divine! Those FFA kids are the greatest
Julia {The Roasted Root} says
I'd take healthy nutritious produce over sparkles and diamonds any day. I'd feel distraught if I felt like my town didn't have the produce I was looking for. I'd send you some but it'd probably be green and fuzzed out with mold by the time it made it to ya ;) Your pavlova look amazing! I've never made them before so I'll let you know when I try them!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
GOOD LUCK!!! :D
Madison @ Espresso and Cream says
Your story made me smile. Welcome to life in the Midwest during the winter months! Joe actually JUST said last weekend how he can't wait to go home for Christmas and get a bunch of citrus from his mom who always buys a couple cases from the local FFA.
Paula - bell'alimento says
I'm pretty sure you have a winner here ; ) I love pavlovas.
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Such a pretty little treat!
Honey What's Cooking says
looks so delicious and beautiful. i've never had pavlova, but I've seen Ina Garten make it.
So good.