Golden Quandong and Finger Lime Pavlova

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

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A light meringue dessert topped with native Australian quandong fruit and zesty finger lime pearls for a bright, tangy finish. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, layers egg whites, caster sugar, cornstarch into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 75 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 large egg whites
1 cup caster sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp white vinegar
1 cup quandong fruit, pitted and sliced
2 tbsp finger lime pearls
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp icing sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). In a large clean bowl, whisk 4 large egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup caster sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp white vinegar while continuing to whisk until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Step 2: Spoon the meringue onto a parchment-lined baking tray, shaping it into a 9-inch round with a slight well in the center. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes until crisp on the outside but soft inside. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside completely.
Step 3: Meanwhile, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tbsp icing sugar until soft peaks form.
Step 4: Once the meringue is cooled, spread the whipped cream evenly over the top. Arrange 1 cup sliced quandong fruit around the cream and sprinkle 2 tbsp finger lime pearls for a burst of citrus flavor.
Step 5: Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of textures and fresh native fruit flavors.