Name: Passionfruit and banana pavlova
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 4 egg whites; 1 1/2 cup (330g) caster sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoon vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup (180ml) cream, whipped; 3 bananas, sliced; 3 passionfruit, pulp

Passionfruit and banana pavlova

The combination of sweet banana and tangy passionfruit works beautifully together atop a sugary meringue base. With a dollop of whipped cream, you can create an irresistible pavlova that will win over the fussiest of eaters.

Serves 10

Prep

15M

Cook

Total

1H 15M

Ingredients

4 egg whites

1 1/2 cup (330g) caster sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup (180ml) cream, whipped

3 bananas, sliced

3 passionfruit, pulp

Method

1.Preheat oven to 200°C without fan. Line a baking tray with baking paper and mark a 23cm circle.

2.Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and a pinch of salt until firm peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating constantly, until thick and glossy. Gently fold in vinegar and vanilla extract. Spoon large dollops of meringue inside circle on prepared tray. Using a metal spatula, smooth over to shape pavlova. Mark decorative grooves around sides and slightly indent top to accommodate filling.

3.Put pavlova in oven, and reduce temperature to 150°C without fan. Bake for 1 hour. Turn off oven. Leave to cool completely with door ajar.

4.Place pavlova on a serving plate and cover with whipped cream. Top with banana slices and passionfruit pulp to serve.

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