Description
A spectacular dessert featuring a crisp meringue exterior and a soft, marshmallow-like center, topped with fresh pineapple and passion fruit for a tropical flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until glossy and stiff peaks form. Fold in the vanilla extract, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a disc with a well in the center. Bake for 1 hour, then let it cool in the oven with the door ajar.
- Once cool, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the cooled meringue, topping with pineapple chunks and passion fruit pulp.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired, slice, and serve.
Notes
Ensure all mixing tools are clean and dry to whip egg whites properly. Make the meringue a day ahead for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: New Zealand/Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg