Macadamia and Davidson's Plum Pavlova with Wattleseed Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

A crisp and airy pavlova topped with tangy Davidson's plum compote, roasted macadamias, and wattleseed-infused whipped cream for an Australian dessert celebration. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, layers egg whites, caster sugar, cornstarch into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 large egg whites
• 1 cup (200 g) caster sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1/2 cup (70 g), roasted and chopped macadamia nuts
• 150 g, fresh or frozen, chopped Davidson's plums
• 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground wattleseed

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a 9-inch circle on the paper.
2. Step 2: In a clean bowl, whisk 4 large egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup caster sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, whisking on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
3. Step 3: Gently fold in 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tsp white vinegar with a spatula. Spoon the meringue onto the parchment inside the circle and shape into a disk with slightly higher edges.
4. Step 4: Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, then turn off oven and let meringue cool completely inside oven with door ajar.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, combine 150 g chopped Davidson's plums, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until plums soften and sauce thickens. Cool.
6. Step 6: Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp ground wattleseed until soft peaks form.
7. Step 7: To assemble, place meringue on a serving plate, spread wattleseed cream inside the shell, spoon Davidson's plum compote over cream, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup roasted chopped macadamia nuts.