Queen Garnet Plum and Wattleseed Pavlova

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-16 · Updated 2026-07-16

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Light and airy pavlova topped with whipped cream, fresh Queen Garnet plums, and a sprinkle of toasted wattleseed for a native Australian 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 290 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 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 large egg whites
1 cup caster sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp white vinegar
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
3, pitted and sliced queen garnet plums
1 tbsp, toasted and ground wattleseed
1 tbsp for dusting powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 250°F. In a clean dry 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.
Step 2: Gently fold in 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tsp white vinegar with a spatula until combined.
Step 3: Spoon the meringue onto a parchment-lined baking sheet into a 7-inch circle with a slight well in the center. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes until crisp on the outside but slightly soft inside. Turn off oven and leave pavlova inside to cool completely, about 1 hour.
Step 4: Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread the cream over the cooled pavlova.
Step 5: Arrange 3 sliced Queen Garnet plums on top and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted ground wattleseed and 1 tbsp powdered sugar before serving.