Pavlova Christmas Tree | A Perfect Holiday Dessert | Food Wishes

These Pavlova Christmas trees, made of stacked meringue circles layered with cranberry sauce, pistachios, and whipped cream, make a Christmas dessert that is not only beautiful to look at, but surprisingly light and refreshing, especially after a rich holiday meal. Enjoy!

[LGreenGriffin]

I came up with these (sans pistachio) three years ago and have been making them every Christmas since, really thought I'd made up a wholly unique thing. Spice the whipped cream with gingerbread spices to really complement the sharp cranberry sauce. That plus a *little* lemon or buddha's hand zest folded into the meringue really makes these special.

I do three layers so they can be picked up and eaten. Between the bottom and middle layer, a ring of gingerbread whipped cream surrounds a dollop of cranberry sauce, and another bloop of whipped cream holds the tree's peak onto the middle layer. Making a few dozen out of a single French meringue recipe for Christmas or cookie parties is a winner every time.

[kg]

I just had my fifth spine fusion three weeks ago and arrived home from rehabilitation on Friday. I have never been away from home, my husband, and our children for this long. This video had cheered me up so much as I am so sick of pain and trying to walk as the screws in my hips have proven they are a bigger deal than I anticipated. This is one recipe I'm going to make NEXT YEAR when i am good to go! Thank you for this! ❤

[ToddBurgess]

Was having a bad day and then saw this video. Brightened my day. Thanks Chef John

[FutureCommentary]

That's so cute. I'm spending Christmas alone. This looks exactly like something I could make to cheer myself up.

[DoctorBatmanMD]

This looks like it would be good with some raspberry jam or strawberry compote in place of the cranberry sauce as well :)

[KB-cccz]

Definitely making these for christmas, they look so cute! I think I'll add matcha to the meringues for a more tree-like colour

[lindainparis]

when CJ "manually" cleans the plate he uses two different fingers so as not to contaminate the plate. Respect, chef John, respect.

[jem]

merry christmas Chef John, I made your tomato bisque tonight for the first time and it was so good I ascended to another realm of existence. thank u

[DonPandemoniac]

You are the Anna Kournikova of your Pavlova!

[sophsdtr]

I can't believe you ate the entire tree!! 😳😲 Ok, well, you deserve it, Chef! Happy Holidays 🎄 and thanks for all the wonderful cooking vids throughout the years. 👏

[cwatson]

I loved watching this. I have seen many pavlovas but never saw one created! Thank you John!

[GorgoScrobo]

You could do one large tree for the center of a platter. Then make little bit sized circles that have a higher rim on their outer diameter to hold the cream, sauce, nuts. 😊
Totally can make the merengue and sauce prior and do the cream day of.

[PaulDominguez]

We need a YouTube crossover: Chef John and the voice guy from Honest Trailers. Two best voices on YouTube

[jenjoy]

Beautiful and delicious. Cranberry sauce is genius for the reasons given. In warmer climates passion fruit is used for the same reasons or any tart fruit. Last year I used raspberries with just a touch of finely grate chocolate for garnish. This is a perfect recipe for pavlova with 1/4 cup sugar per egg white. The mix is usually pilled high in one large shape so that the center remains marshmallow and this is delicious also as the marshmallow adds to the creamy texture with the crunch on the outside for contrast.

[maryr]

Pavlova is one of my all time favorite.

[anaouzounian]

It would be fun to mix a little green coloring gel into the meringue.

[megfornazari]

6:42 in Brazil this meringue is served with chopped fresh strawberries and is called "suspiro". It means "whisper" because it's so airy and light

[sean]

Thank you chef! I’ve been watching your videos for years and started cooking thanks to your original mac and cheese recipe. Merry Christmas!

[crisp]

Really cute and creative, also, delicious! Merry Christmas 🎄

[jeroenmeijer]

Awesome dessert! The vinegar is not for stabilizing but it makes the inside of the pavlova chewy and marsmellow like 👍