Tropical Pavlova Delight

Tropical Pavlova Delight

240 mins
medium
12 servings

A vibrant and delicious tropical pavlova, perfect for any occasion. Layers of airy meringue, creamy custard, and fresh fruit create a symphony of flavors.

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Equipment Needed

  • Oven
  • Piping Bag
  • Saucepan
  • Silpat
  • Stand mixer

Ingredients

  • 300.00 gEgg Whites(Room temperature)
  • 250.00 gGranulated Sugar(For meringue)
  • 1.00 tablespoonLemon Zest(Sicilian lemon)
  • 100.00 gCoconut Flakes(For topping)
  • 100.00 mlDry White Wine(For custard)
  • 30.00 gCornstarch(For custard)
  • 50.00 gGranulated Sugar(For custard)
  • 12.00 gGelatin Powder(Hydrated in 60ml water)
  • 900.00 gHeavy Cream(For custard)
  • 150.00 gWhite Chocolate(For topping)
  • 500.00 gMango(Palmer variety, sliced)
  • 3.00 piecesStar Fruit(Sliced)
  • 80.00 gPassion Fruit Pulp(Fresh or canned)
  • 10.00 piecesEdible Flowers(Orange and yellow)

Instructions

1

Whisk egg whites, sugar, and lemon zest in a saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves and reaches 63°C.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Transfer to a stand mixer and beat on high speed for 5 minutes. Flame the meringue briefly and beat for another 5 minutes until cool.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Pipe meringue onto a silpat in 4 sizes (5cm, 10cm, 15cm, 20cm). Sprinkle with coconut flakes and bake at 90°C for 80 minutes. Cool completely.

Estimated time: 80 minutes

4

In a saucepan, combine wine, cornstarch, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes. Add hydrated gelatin and whisk in heavy cream gradually. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

5

Beat custard until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Melt and temper white chocolate. Drizzle onto the bottom of each meringue disc. Set aside.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Layer meringue discs, starting with the largest, filling the center with custard and passion fruit pulp, leaving a 2.5cm border. Repeat with smaller discs.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

8

Arrange mango and star fruit slices on top. Decorate with edible flowers and white chocolate swirls.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

9

Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

10

Serve and enjoy!

Estimated time: 5 minutes