Kakadu Plum and Coconut Pavlova

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

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A light and tangy dessert inspired by Australian native ingredients, featuring a crisp meringue base, whipped cream, and a vibrant Kakadu plum compote. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, layers egg whites, caster sugar, kakadu plums 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 220 calories and feeds 8, 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: 30 min Cook: 120 min Serves 8 Australian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 large egg whites
1 cup caster sugar
12 oz kakadu plums
1 cup coconut cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat an oven to 250°F. In a stand mixer, whisk 4 egg whites with 1/4 tsp salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup caster sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping into a 6-inch round. Bake for 1 hour, then reduce heat to 180°F and bake for 1 hour longer until crisp. Let cool.
Step 2: For the compote, simmer 12 oz Kakadu plums (halved and seeded) with 1/2 cup water and 1 tbsp sugar for 15 minutes until softened. Cool.
Step 3: In a bowl, whip 1 cup coconut cream and 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff. Spread over the meringue, then top with the Kakadu plum compote and additional coconut cream.