Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cranberry and Vanilla Pavlova 3.8 (19) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Alastair Hendy Servings: 8 A soft-centered, marshmallow-like meringue forms a pillow for berries infused with vanilla. Ingredients For The Topping 3 ⅓ cups (12 ounces) fresh cranberries ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup water 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1 ½ cups heavy cream For The Pavlova 4 large egg whites, room temperature 1 teaspoon cornstarch Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar ½ cup superfine sugar ½ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions Make the topping: Combine cranberries, granulated sugar, and water in a saucepan. Using the tip of a paring knife, scrape vanilla seeds into pan, and toss in pod. Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until cranberries are soft but have not burst, about 5 minutes. Let cool. Remove vanilla bean. Topping can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Make the pavlova: Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using an overturned bowl or a cake pan as a guide, trace a 10-inch circle onto parchment. Turn parchment over, marked side down. Beat egg whites, cornstarch, salt, and vinegar with a mixer on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add superfine sugar. Raise speed to medium-high, and beat until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Reduce speed to medium, and gradually add confectioners' sugar. Raise speed to medium-high, and beat until very stiff, glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Using a rubber spatula or a large spoon, spread meringue into marked 10-inch circle on prepared baking sheet, forming a well in center. Bake until outside is firm and bottom lifts easily off parchment, about 2 hours. (The inside should still be marshmallow soft.) Leave in a warm place to cool to prevent excessive cracking. When cool, carefully remove from parchment. Before serving, whisk cream until soft peaks form. Spread in center of meringue. Spoon topping over cream. Cook's Notes Pavlova can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Rate it Print