Easy Tropical Pavlova

A delicious & light tropical pavlova perfect for spring & summer parties. Decorated with whipped cream, lemon curd & spring fruits

Course Dessert

Cuisine English

Keyword dessert, Easy, fresh fruit dessert, Light, Meringue, Party food, pavlova, summer

Prep Time 45

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 2 15

Servings

Calories 285kcal

8 oz Double Cream
6 teasp Lemon Curd
selection of tropical fruits Kiwi, mango, passionfruit, orange segments & blueberries - or whatever you fancy
3 Kwi fruits
1/2 Mango
1 Orange
2 Passion fruits
100 g Blueberries

Preheat oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2
Prepare your pbaking tray by adding a piece of parchment or baking paper and drawn round an 8" plate with a pencil - place on one side
Make sure your bowl, whisk, and utensils are completely clean and grease-free. Rub a cut lemon over the bowl and whisk to remove any traces of grease.
Add the egg whites to the bowl and whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form. This can take 5 minutes or more.
Gradually add the caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whisk on medium speed. Make sure each spoonful has dissolved before adding the next. Scrape down the bowl occasionally with a spatula.
Once all the sugar has been added, increase the mixer speed and whisk until the meringue is thick, glossy, and forms stiff peaks.
Spoon the meringue onto a lined baking tray within a prepared 8-inch circle. Use a knife or spatula to shape the sides with upward strokes and make a slight well in the centre.
Place the pavlova into the preheated oven, reduce the heat immediately to 110C/225F/Gas 1/4, and bake for 90 minutes.
Turn off the oven and leave the pavlova inside to cool completely with the oven door open.
When you are ready to serve whip your cream and top the pavlova (do not worry if the centre has collapses) top with whipped cream
Swirl through your lemon curd with a spoon
Finally decorate with all your beautiful tropical fruits, dust with icing sugar before serving if you fancy it.

** All nutritional information is approximate and intended only as a guide