Name: Tropical Pavlova Roll
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: australian
Ingredients: 4 egg whites; 2/3 cup caster sugar; 1 tbs caster sugar; 3/4 cup thickened cream; 1/2 cup (pieces) canned pineapple finely chopped well drained; 3 tbs passionfruit pulp

by JoeyD Last updated on 07/09/2019

Pavlova with a difference, great for any occasion. - JoeyD

Ingredients

4 egg whites
2/3 cup caster sugar
1 tbs caster sugar
3/4 cup thickened cream
1/2 cup (pieces) canned pineapple finely chopped well drained
3 tbs passionfruit pulp

Method

Step 1

Lightly grease a 30 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm Swiss roll tin and line with baking paper. Preheat oven to 190C.
Step 2

Place egg whites in a bowl and beat until soft peaks form.
Step 3

Add ⅔ cup caster sugar gradually, beating well after each addition.
Step 4

Spread the mixture into prepared tin. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until firm and golden. Allow to cool.
Step 5

Sprinkle a sheet of baking paper with extra caster sugar and turn the pavlova onto the sheet, allow to cool completely.
Step 6

Whip cream. Fold in finely chopped pineapple and passionfruit pulp.
Step 7

Spread cream over surface of the pavlova.
Step 8

Starting at the narrow end, roll the pavlova into a cylinder shape, using baking paper as a guide to help roll. Chill until serving.
Step 9

Just before serving, decorate with extra cream, pineapple and passionfruit.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Ensure the pineapple pieces are well drained. This pavlova roll can be prepared well in advance. It will firm up on refrigeration, making it easier to decorate and slice.