Quandong and Almond Pavlova with Wattleseed Whipped Cream

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A light meringue dessert topped with tart Australian quandong fruit and almond flakes, finished with wattleseed-infused whipped cream for a native twist. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 95 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 280 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 75 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a 7-inch circle on the paper as a guide.
  2. Step 2: In a clean bowl, beat 4 large egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup caster sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating on high until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  3. Step 3: Gently fold in 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tsp white vinegar using a spatula.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the meringue onto the parchment paper circle and shape into a disc with slightly higher edges to hold toppings.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes until the outside is crisp and dry. Turn off the oven and leave the meringue inside to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  6. Step 6: Meanwhile, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tsp ground wattleseed and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  7. Step 7: Just before serving, top the cooled meringue with 1 cup halved pitted quandong fruit, 1/4 cup toasted almond flakes, and dollops of the wattleseed whipped cream.
  8. Step 8: Serve immediately for a crisp outside and soft marshmallow-like inside with vibrant native flavors.

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