Description

These Passionate Valentine’s Pavlovas are a delightful dessert featuring ready-made meringue shells topped with whipped cream and a vibrant mix of mango, passion fruit, and pomegranate seeds.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup (125 ml) double (whipping) cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ready-made meringue shells, individual serving size
1/2 mango, diced
2 passion fruits (look for those with slightly wrinkled skins)
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions

Pour the cream and vanilla into a large bowl and whisk until it forms soft peaks. This can be done by hand but is much easier with an electric whisk. If you’re not sure whether you’ve whisked it enough, lift the whisk out of the bowl; the cream should form a peak that gently folds over.
Place each meringue shell on a serving plate.
Spoon the whipped cream evenly onto each meringue shell.
Top the cream with diced mango, passion fruit pulp, and pomegranate seeds, distributing the fruit evenly across the pavlovas.
Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of textures and flavors.

Notes

For best results, use ripe fruits for maximum flavor. The meringues can be purchased from most grocery stores. Serve immediately after assembling to maintain the crisp texture of the meringue. If you prefer to make your own meringues, you can find recipes online, but store-bought ones work perfectly for this quick dessert.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pavlova
Calories: 250
Sugar: 25
Sodium: 50
Fat: 15
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 40