TROPICAL BROWN SUGAR PAVLOVA

Tropical brown sugar pavlova image

Provided by bottlegreen

Time 1h50m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 140c, gas mark 1. Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper
Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until stiff, gradually add the sugar, continue to whisk until incorporated and very stiff.
Pile 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.
Cook 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.
Place 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.
Whisk 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.