Caramelised Pear Mini Pavlovas
with Mint Cream & Toasted Coconut
- Sulphites
- Milk
- Eggs
- May contain traces of allergens
Finish your dinner off with a sweet surprise! Load up these fruity delights with caramelised pear, pineapple and mint cream. Sprinkle with toasted coconut for added crunch and it's a light and fresh dessert that is sure to please.
Ingredients
1 packet
shredded coconut
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 tin
pineapple slices
1
pear
1 packet
thickened cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 bunch
mint
1 packet
meringue nests
(Contains: Eggs)
Not included in your delivery
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk)
1 tsp
brown sugar
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the shredded coconut and toast until golden, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Drain and finely chop the pineapple slices. Cut the pear into small chunks. Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat. Cook the pineapple and pear until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes. Add the butter and brown sugar and cook until golden brown and sticky, 2-4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool for at least 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk the thickened cream until soft peaks form and almost doubled in size, 3-4 minutes. Pick and thinly slice the mint leaves. Add 1/2 the mint to the cream and gently stir to combine. TIP: For the perfect soft peaks, whip until the cream just clings to the whisk or beater when lifted. TIP: If you don't have an electric mixer, use a hand metal whisk.
When you are ready to serve, dollop a spoonful of mint cream on each meringue nest and top with the caramelised pineapple and pear. Sprinkle with the toasted coconut and remaining mint.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Some found the pavlova bases overly sweet, suggesting more cream to balance the flavour.
- Ease of prep: The dessert was quick to assemble and well-received at gatherings.
- Suggestions: Consider sourcing alternative pavlova bases or increasing the amount of cream to cut through the sweetness.
- Portions: Several customers noted there wasn't enough cream provided to fill all the pavlovas adequately.
