Tropical brown sugar pavlova
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- More effort
- Serves 8
Ingredients
- 5 egg whites
- 275g light brown muscovado sugar
- 300ml double cream
- 8 tbsps bottlegreen lime and coconut cordial
- Selection of tropical fruits, such as mango, papaya, passion fruit and kiwi
Method
- STEP 1Pre-heat oven to 140c, gas mark 1. Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper
- STEP 2Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until stiff, gradually add the sugar, continue to whisk until incorporated and very stiff.
- STEP 3Pile the meringue into the centre of the lined baking tray, spread to approx. 25cm, swirling the meringue into peaks, make a dip in the centre with the back of a spoon.
- STEP 4Cook in the oven for approx. 1hr 20mins, it will be firm to the touch, reduce the heat a little if the meringue begins to brown too much. Turn the oven off and allow to cool in the oven.
- STEP 5Place 6 tbsps of the Bottlegreen lime and coconut cordial into a small saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer until it has reduced a little and is syrupy, cool.
- STEP 6Whisk the cream and the remaining cordial until standing in soft peaks. Prepare the fruits, spoon the cream into the centre of the pavlova, arrange the fruits on top, drizzle over the cooled syrup and serve cut into slices.