Zesty Christmas Pavlova

Method

1. 1. Step 1

      Preheat oven to 150°C (fan-forced) 

   2. Step 2

      Line a baking tray with baking paper

   3. Step 3

      Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form 

   4. Step 4

      Add the caster sugar gradually to the egg whites and mix until the mixture becomes thick and glossy

   5. Step 5

      Add white sugar and cornflour together in a separate bowl 

   6. Step 6

      Gently fold the sugar mixture and lemon juice into the egg white mixture 

   7. Step 7

      Place mixture on a baking tray and mould into a circle about a dinner plate size 

   8. Step 8

      Bake at 150°C (fan-forced) for 45 minutes to 1 hour. It will be ready when it is dry to touch. Allow to cool in the oven with the door ajar 

   9. Step 9

      Once cool, whip the thickened cream until peaks form and dollop on top of the pavlova 

   10. Step 10

       Crush up 2-3 Lemon Tarts and decorate with thin slices of mango slivers and torn up mint 

   11. Step 11

       Add the passionfruit pulp last, immediately before serving as it will make the pavlova crack slightly