And here we are — Day 24. The night before Christmas. The wrapping is (mostly) done, the fridge is full, and you deserve something special that doesn’t require feeding a crowd or washing up half your kitchen.
Enter the Mini Christmas Pavlova for One — crisp on the outside, marshmallow-soft in the middle, and topped with whatever festive fruit makes you happiest. It’s classic, it’s celebratory, and it’s perfectly portioned for one very deserving human.
This isn’t about leftovers. This isn’t about impressing anyone. This is about sitting down, taking a breath, and enjoying a dessert that feels joyful and complete — just like Christmas should.🎄
⭐ Why This Is the Perfect Finale
- A true Christmas classic, scaled down
- Light, sweet, and celebratory
- No sharing required (unless you want to)
- Works beautifully in warm Australian weather
- Feels like a moment, not just a dessert
🍓 Ingredients (Serves 1)
- 1 egg white (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup caster sugar
- 1/4 tsp cornflour
- 1/4 tsp white vinegar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whipped cream
- Fresh fruit: strawberries, kiwi, passionfruit, or berries
🔥 How to Make It
- Preheat oven to 120°C and line a tray with baking paper.
- Whip egg white until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until glossy.
- Fold in cornflour, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Spoon mixture into a small circle on the tray, shaping a slight dip in the centre.
- Bake for 60 minutes, then turn oven off and let cool inside with the door slightly ajar.
- Top with whipped cream and fruit just before serving.
Make it ahead: Bake the meringue earlier in the day and assemble at night.
Make it shareable: Double the recipe and create two minis — one for you, one for someone special.
💬 Christmas Card Message to Write to Your Single Friends
“Wishing you a Christmas filled with peace, sweetness, and moments made just for you. You are enough, exactly as you are. Merry Christmas.”
🎁 A Final Plan4One Thought
This Advent Calendar wasn’t about perfection — it was about warmth, simplicity, and finding joy in cooking for yourself and the people you love. Whether you made one recipe or all 24, you showed up for yourself this Christmas — and that counts.
🎄 Merry Christmas from Plan4One.
