I am being asked this question many time every Christmas, "What are you cooking for Christmas?"
As fickle minded as I always have been, the answer is always: "I am not sure.". I don't like planning ahead and my Christmas menu is often put together at the last moment, depending on what I feel like cooking or eating.
However, pavlova is a fixture on our Christmas table. Since we have decided to call Australia home 11 years ago, we have tried to integrate into the society. Finding the balance ourselves between history and present - as well as to raise Miss C as an Australian kid while knowing her parents' heritage - is part of integrating.
Having pavlova on our Christmas table is what we like to do every year. To celebrate being part of the great Australian family. Adding tropical flavours like mango, lime and mint is the tribute to my heritage.
Mango, Lime and Mint Pavlova Recipe
(Serves 6)
Ingredients
150 ml eggwhite (approximately 4 eggs)
220 g caster sugar
2 tbsp cornflour
2 tsp vinegar
250 ml single cream
3 medium size mango, cubed
Juice from 1 lime
Handful of mint leaves, finely shredded
Method
- Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F).
- Mix the eggwhite with an electric mixer and whisk until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, whisking well after each addition, until the mixture is stiff and glossy.
- Fold in the cornflour and vinegar and until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a log on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper.
- Reduce oven to 120°C (250°F) and bake for 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Turn the oven off and allow the pavlova to cool completely in the oven.
- Mix the mango cubes, lime juice and shredded mint leaves in a bowl.
- Whisk the cream until soft peaks form. Spread over the pavlova, top with mango, lime and mint mixture.
- Serve immediately.
Here are more Christmas recipes from me if you are looking for more inspirations:
Christmas Coconut Ice / Candies with Pandan and Rose Syrup
Christmas Glazed Ham with Guinness, Mustard, Marmalade and Pineapple Juice
Christmas Recipe - Chocolate Bacon "NOT Gingerbread" Cake House
Cinnamon Chicken and Pine Nuts Pastries
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63 comments:
Great combo of flavours. I'm making a pav for Christmas this year too as my brother in law will be with us to help me eat it, nobody else likes them. Fools! (I jest, honestly!!!)
My favourite has to be that 'Not gingerbread' house, looks totally cool and cute at the same time!!
I would prefer this over a chocolate yuletide log, if I were to dish up something for christmas
What refreshing flavours. And I love the look of all those Christmas recipes!
Can you please send the bacon house over? Thanks!
That pavlova is splendid! A great flavor combo, mmhhh. Lovely ideas too.
Cheers,
Rosa
Wow you pavlova is just gorgeous! I love the combination of flavors, the mango, lime and mint.
And the "not gingerbread house" is so cute! I love how you weaved the bacon together for the roof. Now that's what I call creative! :)
Wow!! what a splendid festive spread out there. Lovely click. Like the Pavlova recipe.
wow i cant believe it's been a year already since your bacon house! your pav looks awesome esp with mango yum
each of these traditional xmas treats is better than the next. your photos are jaw dropping and the treats are recipes I am going to try! happy holidays!
Awesome spread. Pavlova looks wonderful.
Mmmm, that pavlova looks so festive and delicious! Yum. :) Great flavors.
Very pretty! I like the candy cane macaron best! oh and the baconbread house.. and the pavlova... uh, basically everything!!
Ellie, I am hosting a Christmas Giveaway over on my blog. Do support if u have time :)
the pavlova is so elegant (and what an unusual flavor combo)! The candy cane macarons are particularly adorable...
Wow candy cane macaroons look impressive. The Pavlova is something I look forward doing now that I have an oven. What a wonderful xmas recipes you got there...
Merry Christmas to you & your hubby, Ellie!
big hug,
joanie
Pavlova is a fixture on our Christmas table too. Yours looks amazing, as usual. :D
The pav is definetly the way to go Ellie! Thanks for all the suggestions. Best wishes for the holiday season!
Love anything with mango... :)
Merry Xmas Ellie..
An excellent parade of Christmas dishes on the show!!! Can't wait for the coming recipes.
Seriously, you should get a job with a prestige food magazine.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Ellie.
I'm not really a planner when it comes to these things either but I really need to start if I want to be able to go to the supermarket without having to wait in line for an hour. I love how you integrate both your new and old cultures into your meals! This pavlova looks gorgeous.
hey ellie, LaLa de Cripple is going to want pavlova after seeing your post! briliant post, pefect timing! happy xmas and new yr to Ms C and Mr J!
Such a beautiful dessert to grace the table any time of year! I must try it, as well as the other equally gorgeous treats you've shared here. Wishing you a happy Christmas!
I love the tropical twist to this beautiful treat!
Thanks for all of the lovely Christmas treats! Your pavlova is lovely, as are all of your other recipes. The coconut wreaths are so cute and they look like they'd be easy to make, too! I hope you have a very merry Christmas and a joyous holiday!
All are so nice and the chocolate bacon house is so cute! Wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Ellie.
Ellie....Merry Xmas and A Wonderful 2011 to you and your loved ones :)
Love that Pavlova with Mango and mint topping....thanks for sharing a wonderful pavlova !
Happy Holidays !
Elin
Ellie....Merry Xmas and A Wonderful 2011 to you and your loved ones :)
Love that Pavlova with Mango and mint topping....thanks for sharing a wonderful pavlova !
Happy Holidays !
Elin
You've certainly done a lot of festive dishes over the last year Ellie... but this has got to be my favourite - such a great tribute to the pavlova to add the tropical fruits.
I love the combo of mint and tropical fruit, even with strawberries..yum! Your pav looks great. Festive and light and summery all at once!
OOOhhh I am soo making this for Xmas!!
Indeed your Christmas menu is very 'fushion'..
Btw, is Pavlova Australian?
I haven't made Pavlova before, as I'm not sure if the family will like the chewy texture of beaten eggwhite. Oh well, to be honest, I'd never tasted any pavlova. :P
Btw, if I don't come here again, here is to wish you a Happy Christmas.
Everything looks soo good
I love pavlova! But this takes it to the next level. Its a perfect holiday treat.
Yummy!!! The tropical flavours of mango lime and passionfruit!!! That is so much nicer than strawberries! Very pretty too!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family too!
I want to try a bit of everything? Santa - can you grant me this wish? ;p
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Ellie!
And who could forget your bacon house from last year?! I'm still in awe of it now =)
The mint is a great addition and would add a nice fresh tang. We are doing a frozen pavlova this year with berries, Yumm, Merry Christmas!
WoW! That pav looked gorgeous and pretty! Mango, lime and mint would certainly be a great experience in tasting. Thanks for the share! Bookmarked it! Enjoy the season.
Ooh - I like! Is the rectangular merigue easier or more difficult to manage than round?
Thanks for sharing all these Christmas recipes, all look so good! Wishing a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all at home!
@ Tina: It's as easy as the round one.
i would love to have this pavlova on my christmas spread too. love the idea of your "integration" both on your food and on your life.
Merry Christmas to you and your fam!
Malou
Your pavlova looks lovely, Ellie. Have a very merry Christmas and all the best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year to you and your family!
What a gorgeous array of Christmas goodies! The Pavlova sounds amazing. So delicate looking and surely delicious.
Ellie, I never made pavlova...yours look beautiful and I love the fruit on it...mangoes, yummie! I love your collection of Christmas recipes :-)
I like the idea of the pavlova for Christmas! Love these bright and tangy flavors against the creamy sweetness of the cream and meringue. Your Xmas offers look so tempting! I am especially taken with the pastries, all exquisite and unique.
Merry Christmas Ellie, looking forward to more delicious posts from you in 2011
Thanks for the reminder of all your gorgeous holiday treats. I remember the candy cane macarons quite fondly and still plan to make them one day. Happy holidays, Ellie!
I couldn't help but fall in love with this mango pavlova!
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Angie
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and family Ellie. I wish you a wonderful new year with lots more wonderful recipes!!! :))
What flavourful Christmas recipes you've created! I especially like the Christmas Wreaths! Merry Christmas to you and family...:D
Love all your Christmas selections. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ♥
I am not a big fan of pavlovas but I do love the flavor pairing of mango, lime and mint. Here's wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas, Ellie! Thanks for the many inspirations and I look forward to be further inspired by your many posts to come!
Wow, that Pavlova is gorgeous, Ellie! And I love how you topped it with fresh fruit-I would love a bit of that now. Yes, I would!
Hope you have a very happy & relaxing holiday weekend...
It's te ultimate Aussie Christmas dessert... mango & pavlova!!! Merry Christmas Ellie to you and your family!
Have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year, to your family :)
Ellie, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year ! Have a great summer too :D
Wow, great looking pav! I've always wanted to try one. Will make this once mangoes are in season :)
Its one of the best assortment of recipes I have seen this year.Each recipe is more decadent than the other.The pavlova is beautifully done with tropical touch of mangoes and looks splendid.I love your blog.Merry Christmas & Season Greetings!!
Gorgeous roundup of Xmas recipes. Have a great holiday!
Beautiful and delicious spread!
Merry Christmas :)
Ellie I hope you and family had a wonderful Christmas day yesterday.
Delicious looking pav, flavours so beautiful for an Aussie Christmas.
WOW that looks like an amazing feast! Love love love the chocolate bacon house and candy cane macarons! Must give some of these recipes a try.
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