Passionfruit meringue slice

Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease a 20 x 30cm slice pan. Line base and long sides with baking paper, extending 2cm above pan edge.

In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until pale. Beat in yolks, one at a time, until combined. 

Fold flour into mixture. Chill 10 minutes. Press evenly over base of pan (see Cook’s tip).

Filling

In a bowl, combine all ingredients, whisking to combine. Pour over base. Bake 30-35 minutes, until set. Cool 20 minutes. Roughen surfaces of topping with a fork. 

Increase oven to very hot, 220°C. 

In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg-whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add extra sugar, beating between additions, until dissolved, thick and glossy.

Spread meringue over slice. Bake 1-2 minutes, until golden. Cool in pan then cut into squares. Drizzle with extra passionfruit pulp to serve.