Spiced Festive Pavlova
A Low FODMAP Festive Dessert
Looking for a lighter pudding that's still a perfect show stopper? Field Doctor chef Matt Williamson shares his favourite way to spice up a traditional pavlova.
Bonus tip: sticking to recommended portions keeps this dish delightfully low FODMAP! You can opt for lactose-free double cream to keep this dish dairy-free, too.
Ingredients
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground mixed spice, plus a pinch to sprinkle
- 6 free-range egg whites
- 300g golden caster sugar
- 2 tsp cornflour
- 50g hazelnuts, roughly chopped (GOS)
- 50g dried cranberries (fructan)
- 200ml double cream (or lactose free alternative if you need it to be entirely lactose free)
- 1 orange, peeled and thinly sliced &
- ½ the zest finely grated
- 2 tbsp marmalade (30g)
Method
- Heat the oven to 130C and line a baking tray with baking paper, then use a 20cm - 24cm cake tin to draw a circle as a template.
- Whisk the egg whites until thick and foamy, then whisk in the sugar, 2 tbsp at a time, and continue to whisk all the sugar is used up, then add the spices and cornflour until just combined.
- Spoon the meringue into the centre of the circle on the baking tray, and spread it out to the edges with a butter knife. You can swirl and shape the meringue at this point.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the oven temp to 100C and cook for a further 45 minutes. Turn the oven off and allow the pavlova to cool for a couple of hours (overnight ideally) to help prevent cracking.
- To serve, put the cream, and the zest of ½ the orange in a clean mixing bowl and whisk till you get soft peaks.
- Drizzle the marmalade over the pavlova. Top with the cream.
- Just before serving, top with the orange slices and sprinkle with the nuts, cranberries and a pinch of mixed spice.
Spiced Pavlova Recipe
Celebrate the festive season with Chef Matt Williamson's spiced pavlova, a switch up on the traditional dessert we know and love. Delightfully low FODMAP yet still delicious, give this pavlova recipe a try this festive season!
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