🍓🎄 A festive, light, and delicious dessert – this Christmas Pavlova with mixed berries and mint is perfect for your holiday celebrations! Ingredients: For the meringue: 4 large egg whites, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon white vinegar For the topping: 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) Fresh mint leaves, for garnish Directions: Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw an 8-inch circle on the paper as a guide for shaping the meringue. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. Gently fold in the vanilla extract, cornstarch, and vinegar. Spoon the meringue onto the prepared parchment paper, using the circle as a guide. Shape the meringue into a nest with slightly raised edges to hold the filling. Bake the meringue for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until it is crisp and dry on the outside, but still soft on the inside. Turn off the oven and allow the meringue to cool completely in the oven with the door slightly ajar. Once the meringue has cooled, carefully transfer it to a serving platter. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spoon the whipped cream into the center of the meringue shell, smoothing it out gently. Top with mixed berries and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy the light and refreshing flavors of this Christmas Pavlova!