I did a survey on both facebook and twitter on Sunday to find out whether or not you all wanted me to post soup or dessert for the first post of the week. Dessert won barely guys!! So I promise that you can have a big batch of hot soup tomorrow, but for today I have a lovely and elegant pavlova dessert that is as easy as it is beautiful.

This sweet and crispy Raspberry Pavlova will not only be perfect for mothers day desserts next weekend, but also I think it is a fittingly sweet start to the most special and exciting week of my professional life thus far!

My book comes out this week! May 1st. May Day. (I hope you will grab a copy!!)
I couldn’t be more happy, but am just trying to breathe through the massive excitement/anxiety that goes along with this kind of thing!!

But in celebration of such a wonderful week, I am going to do a giveaway. Every day this week. Cause I’m in a crazy mood and you guys deserve it. They are all going to be things that will help you to create the recipes in Generous Table.

We can start big with a beautiful Kitchen Aid stand mixer. 5 Quarts ladies and gentlemen. Espresso, Cinnamon, Cobalt Blue, Apple Green, Silver, Pink, White, Gray, Tangerine, Pistachio, Majestic Yellow, Blue Willow, Onyx, Chrome or Empire Red. Take your pick !

It can help you whip these pavlovas. Or to make the Strawberry Lemonade, Almond Ricotta Pound Cake or Chocolate Beet Cake from my book.

Or maybe when you want to whip up a batch of melt-a-way cookies, caramel apple sticky buns or a pumpkin gingersnap trifle also in the book, this mixer may help you!
If you would like to win one just please leave me a comment below about telling me about your very favorite sweet treat!

If you would like another chance to win this mixer you can do any of the following for an extra chance! (Just leave a separate comment for EACH the following to win additional chances-up to 4 of them!)

1) Subscribe to HeatherChristo.com so you don’t miss any posts!
2) Follow me on pinterest
3) Follow me on twitter
4) Follow me on facebook

This contest will wrap up on Sunday, May 5th at 9pm PT. It is open to continental US residents only please. Winner will be chosen at random! Please leave your correct email address so that I can get in touch with the winner or check back here on Monday. If the winner does not respond in 48 hours I will choose a new winner. Good Luck!!

*Oh, this is NOT SPONSORED! This is just because I want to.
Preheat your oven to 185 degrees. Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper.

In the bowl of a standing mixer, whip the egg whites and pinch of salt on medium speed until they get frothy, about 2 minutes.

Slowly add the powdered sugar a little at a time, with the mixer running. Add the vanilla and whip on high speed until the meringue is shiny and stiff.

Spoon or pipe the meringue into little “nests.”

Bake the meringue 2 hours or until just set up on the outside and it peels off of the parchment paper with ease. (They can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.)

Spoon raspberry sorbet on top of the meringue. Top with freshly whipped heavy cream and a sprinkle of fresh raspberries. Serve immediately.