Ante de Maracuya y Mezcal

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   TO MAKE THE JELLY, combine the passion fruit pulp, water, and sugar in a heavy small pot over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Adjust the heat to maintain a constant simmer, and cook until the mixture is thickened and grabs onto a spoon, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat, add the lemon juice, and let cool completely.

4. 4

   If the jelly feels too thick once its cooled, stir in a little bit of hot water.

5. 5

   (The jelly can be made up to a month in advance and stored in the refrigerator.)

6. 6

   To assemble the ante, slice the mamon horizontally across into 3 even layers.

7. 7

   Brush each layer a few times with the mezcal.

8. 8

   Place one cake layer on a serving platter, spread one-third of the passion fruit jelly on top, spreading evenly to the edges.

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   Place another cake layer on top, spread with another third of the jelly, and repeat for the last layer.

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    Spread the meringue over the sides and top of the cake with an offset spatula, moving the meringue around so it looks like waves or flames.

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    Finish by toasting the meringue waves with a kitchen torch.

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    Dip a knife into hot water before making each slice so the meringue doesnt stick to it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.