Passion fruit pavlova to celebrate CookSister's 7th birthday Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- 112g caster sugar
- 1/2 tsp cornflour
- 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar
- pinch of cream of tartar (optional)
- 175ml double cream
- pulp from 3 fresh granadillas
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 248g | |
| Calories 385 | |
| Calories from Fat 305 | 79% |
| Total Fat 34.68g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 21.49g | 86% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium 181mg | 8% |
| Potassium 330mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 7.94g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.73g | 0% |
| Protein 12.13g | 19% |
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