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Ultimate Christmas tropical pavlova

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It’s not a kiwi Christmas without a decadent pavlova. This recipe boasts tropical flavours and fresh mint.

Serves: 8 Ingredient­s Pavlova

4 Woodland Free Range Eggs, whites only 1 cup caster sugar

1 tsp white vinegar

Tropical coulis

1/2 cup Dole Golden Pineapple, core removed & flesh cut into chunks

1/2 cup mango flesh, cut into chunks

1 tbsp caster sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

Toppings

300ml cream

1/2 Dole Golden Pineapple, sliced 1 passionfru­it, seeds only

1/2 mango, sliced

1/3 cup Fresh Life Coconut Chips, toasted Handful of Superb Herb Mint leaves Edible flowers, optional

KitchenAid Cordless 7-Speed Hand Mixer KitchenAid Cordless Variable Speed Hand Blender

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer

1 For the pavlova: Preheat the oven to 100C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2 Using a kitchenaid Artisan Stand Mixer, beat egg whites to a soft foam. Gradually beat in sugar until the mixture forms stif f peaks. Whisk in vinegar.

3 Turn mixture onto the prepared tray, shaping into an 18-20cm circle. Draw the mixture up high and smooth off the top. You can make fun shapes on the sides with a knife. Bake for 90 minutes. ( Do not open the oven during cooking.) Turn off the oven, open the door slightly and allow the pavlova to cool in the oven. Alternativ­ely, leave to cool in the oven overnight.

4 For the tropical coulis: Add all coulis ingredient­s to a small pot and cook for 10-15 minutes over medium heat. Use a cordless hand blender to blend until smooth. Set aside.

5 For the toppings: Using a cordless hand mixer, beat the cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

6 To serve: Serve the pavlova decorated with prepared toppings and a drizzle of tropical coulis. Yum!

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