Pavlova with banana and kiwi

The best thing about Pavlova is that it is so daggy and 70's it just reminds me of my childhood. Throwing any kind of fruit on the top is the best idea but it must have bananas. They loved a bit of passionfruit also but there wasn't any at my local shop.
The taste really does remind you of being a kid. Crispy on the outside and delicate and fluffy in the middle.

Method

Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Beat the egg whites on high speed in an electric mixer until really fluffy. Still beating slowly add the sugar until the mixture is thick and glossy, then add in the kuzu mixed into 1tsp of the mandarin juice.
Line a baking tray with baking paper. Pile on the meringue into a nice round circle. Place in the oven and immediately turn down to 130ºC for an hour and half or until crisp on the outside. It might flop but don't worry about this.
Turn the oven off and leave to cool completely. (about an hour or two)
Just before serving peel and slice the kiwi and banana then toss with the remaining mandarin juice.
Whip the cream and spread over the pavlova then top with the fruit and serve.

• Kids
• Pavlova
• Sweets