Easy Peach and Toffee Pavlova

Method

Toffee shards:

1. Line a tray with baking paper
2. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat. Stir for 5 minutes until dissolved. Increase heat to high and bring to the boil. Boil, without stirring, for 5-7 minutes or until mixture turns golden. Remove from heat and set aside until bubbles subside
3. Pour mixture onto prepared tray and allow to cool

Pavlova assembly:

1. Place cream, icing sugar and coconut powder into a large bowl. Beat until thick
2. Place meringue base onto a plate
3. Break toffee into pieces, set aside
4. Dollop cream over meringue
5. Top carefully with fruit, toffee, and toasted almonds
6. You can drizzle some of the remaining juice for extra shine and sweetness
7. Add a scattering of mint leaves for decoration