Mango Pavlovas

With Australia Day just around the corner, we this mango recipe would be a perfect feast to help you celebrate. After all, it's impossible to name a more iconically Australian fruit than our beloved mangoes.

Australia Day also conveniently falls midway through the 200 day mango season and the celebration is likely to tip the scales making 2018/19's summer the second-biggest on record for mangoes.

Serves 4

Ingredients
2 x Australian mangoes
8 x pavlova nests (store bought)
1tbs sugar
1tsp lemon juice
Whipped cream
Fresh mint (optional)

Method
Mango slices – cut the cheeks from one mango then use an acrylic glass to scoop the flesh from the skin. Slice into thin strips.
Puree – slice and pit one mango and cut into pieces. Place mango, sugar and lemon juice in a food processor and puree until smooth. Cover and chill in fridge.
To serve, place pavlova nests on a platter, top with whipped cream, puree and mango slices. Scatter fresh mint leaves over the platter.