Wattle Seed and Davidson's Plum Pavlova

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A dessert combining the nutty flavor of wattle seed meringue with tangy Davidson's plum compote, topped with fresh cream. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, layers egg whites, granulated 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 the oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a 7-inch circle as a guide.
  2. Step 2: In a clean mixing bowl, beat 4 large egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp ground wattle seed, beating on high until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tsp white vinegar over the meringue and gently fold in to combine, maintaining volume.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the meringue onto the parchment within the circle, smoothing the edges and creating a slight well in the center.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the meringue inside to cool completely for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
  6. Step 6: Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread the cream over the cooled meringue base.
  7. Step 7: Spoon 1/2 cup Davidson's plum preserves over the cream and scatter 1 cup fresh mixed berries on top before serving.

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