Rolled pavlova with caramelised pineapple

serves
10
Meringue roulade with caramelised pineapple
Meringue roulade with caramelised pineapple
Meringue roulade with caramelised pineapple

Taking inspiration from a tropical holiday in Queensland, Valli Little created a light and tasty way to celebrate the flavours of summer in this delicious dessert.

Youll need a 25cm x 34cm x 2cm-deep Swiss roll pan for this recipe.

Ingredients (12)

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup (220g) caster sugar
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbs pure icing sugar, plus extra, to dust
  • 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped
  • Pulp of 8 passionfruit
  • 1 firmly packed cup (250g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) dark rum
  • 300ml double cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Micro mint leaves, to serve

Method

  • 1.
    Preheat oven to 170°C/150°C fan-forced. Grease the base and sides of a 25cm x 34cm x 2cm-deep Swiss roll pan and line base and sides with baking paper, leaving a 3cm overhang on all sides.
  • 2.
    In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form. Add caster sugar, 1 tbs at a time, constantly whisking until dissolved.
  • 3.
    Whisk for a further 3 minutes, or until mixture is thick and glossy. Fold through cornflour and vinegar until just combined. Spread mixture into pan and smooth surface with an offset spatula.
  • 4.
    Bake for 12-15 minutes, until pale golden.
  • 5.
    Lay a sheet of baking paper slightly larger than the meringue onto a work surface. Using a fine sieve, dust baking paper with icing sugar, then carefully invert meringue onto prepared paper (leaving the bottom layer of baking paper on the meringue).
  • 6.
    Using baking paper on the base as a guide, gently roll the meringue from one long side onto itself, enclosing the baking paper to form a long, paper-covered cylinder. Set aside to cool, seam-side down (this will help the roulade hold its shape).
  • 7.
    Place the pineapple, passionfruit pulp and brown sugar in a frypan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, until caramelised. Add rum and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, until reduced slightly. Remove from heat, then strain, reserving sauce and pineapple separately.
  • 8.
    Place cream, vanilla and 2 tbs icing sugar in a bowl and gently fold to combine.
  • 9.
    Gently unroll roulade and discard baking paper. Spread roulade with cream mixture, leaving a 1cm border around the edge.
  • 10.
    Place one-third of the caramelised pineapple over the cream. Re-roll the roulade and place, seam-side down, on a platter.
  • 11.
    To serve, top with remaining pineapple, reserved sauce and mint leaves.
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