Irresistibly Indulgent Christmas Pavlova Trifle Delight Recipe
This Irresistibly Indulgent Christmas Pavlova Trifle Delight is a festive layered dessert combining luscious custard, fresh seasonal fruits, whipped cream, and crunchy meringue kisses. The dessert balances creamy textures with fresh tartness and sweet crunch, perfect for celebrating the holidays with a crowd-pleasing centerpiece.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Australian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Custard
- 2 cups thickened cream (whipped to soft peaks)
- 1.5 cups full cream milk
- 5 large extra-large egg yolks (from Coles Free Range Eggs)
- 0.5 cups caster sugar
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 30 g unsalted butter (cubed and softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
Fruit Mixture
- 250 g cherries (halved and pitted)
- 1 white and yellow peach (pitted and cut into wedges)
- 1 white and yellow nectarine (pitted and sliced)
- 0.25 cups lemon juice
- 0.25 cups caster sugar (to enhance the flavor of the fruits)
- 250 g raspberries
Assembly
- 100 g Coles Vanilla Meringue Kisses
- 100 g Coles Flavoured Meringue Kisses
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard: Place the milk and cream in a medium heavy saucepan. Stir occasionally and gently bring it to a simmer over medium heat to warm and develop flavor.
- Whisk Egg Mixture: In a large heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, caster sugar, and ½ tsp sea salt flakes vigorously for about 3 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Temper Egg Mixture: Gradually whisk the hot milk and cream into the egg mixture to avoid curdling. Return the blended mixture to a clean saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly for about 3 minutes until thickened.
- Finish Custard: Remove custard from heat and whisk in softened butter and vanilla bean paste. Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a shallow container. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours until set and thick.
- Prepare Fruit Mixture: In a separate bowl, toss cherries, peaches, nectarines with lemon juice and caster sugar. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Afterward, fold in the raspberries gently.
- Assemble the Trifle: In a glass serving dish, spoon one-third of the fruit mixture, followed by one-third of the chilled custard, then whipped cream (about one-third of the whipped cream), and a quarter of the meringue kisses. Repeat these layers two more times.
- Decorate and Chill: Top the final layer with the remaining meringue kisses as decoration. Chill the fully assembled trifle for an additional 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set nicely.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the custard is fully chilled and thickened before assembly to maintain distinct layers.
- Use fresh, ripe seasonal fruits for optimal flavor and texture.
- Handle the meringues gently as they are delicate and can easily break.
- This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 1-2 days for freshness.
- You can substitute the fruits depending on seasonal availability or personal preference.
Keywords: Christmas dessert, pavlova trifle, layered trifle, holiday dessert, custard trifle, meringue dessert, festive trifle, fruit trifle
