Tropical Fruit Gratin

Another recipe from the iga supermarket.

Preheat oven broiler.

Mix fruit and lime zest in a bowl.

Divide mixture among six 125 ml ramekins and set aside.

Reserve 1 tablespoon sugar.

In a saucepan , blend butter , remaining sugar and cornstarch.

Whisk in egg yolk and cream.

Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes , always stirring , until thick.

Remove from heat and add in vanilla.

Allow to cool and reserve.

Using an electric mixer , beat egg white in a bowl until soft peaks form.

Gradually add in reserved sugar , continuing to beat until soft peaks form.

Fold egg white into reserved cream mixture.

Carefully spoon cream onto fruit and sprinkle with brown sugar and coconut.

Cook under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes , or until golden.

mangoes, papayas, bananas, kiwi fruits, lime zest, granulated sugar, butter, cornstarch, egg, 15% cream, brown sugar, unsweetened coconut