Description
A delightful dessert featuring a crispy meringue shell and a soft, marshmallow-like center, topped with fresh tropical fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 mango, peeled and sliced
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 2 passion fruits, halved and seeds scooped out
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in cornstarch and vinegar.
- Spoon the meringue onto the parchment, creating a dip in the center.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let it cool inside.
- Whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Transfer the cooled pavlova to a serving platter and spread whipped cream on top.
- Arrange sliced mango and kiwi on the whipped cream, and add passion fruit seeds.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- To reduce sugar, consider using a sugar substitute.
- Store meringue in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pavlova, Tropical Fruit, Dessert, Meringue, Summer Treat