Caribbean Pavlovas

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   Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Very lightly coat 2 nonstick baking sheets with cooking spray.

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   Blend egg whites, Splenda, vinegar and hot water together at high speed until soft, white peaks form, about 5 minutes.

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   Spoon egg white mixture by half cupfuls onto prepared baking sheets.

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   Using the back of a spoon, spread out and smooth mixture into eight 6 to 8-inch circles, no more than 1-inch thick each.

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   Cook for about one hour and ten minutes, until crisp.

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   Allow to cool completely on wire rack.

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   (Note: These are very fragile.

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   Handle very delicately.

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    While pavlovas cook, make fruit topping.

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    Combine pineapple, mango, papaya and mint in a large bowl.

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    Squeeze juice of both lime halves over fruit mixture and gently stir fruit until ingredients are just combined.

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    Allow fruit to macerate for 30 minutes.

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    When pavlovas are cool, gently mound about 3/4 cup of fruit filling on top of each pavlova.

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    Yields 1 pavlova per serving.

No additional tips available.