Pavlova towers

Cherry Syrup

• 250 g fresh cherries, pitted, plus extra to serve
• 50 g caster sugar
• 20 g lemon juice
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Meringues

• 270 g white sugar
• 60 g brown sugar
• 8 egg whites, room temperature
• ½ tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted, plus extra for dusting
• 2 tsp freeze-dried cherry powder (optional - see Tips)

Assembly

• 800 g thickened cream
• 500 g fresh mixed berries
• 4 sprigs fresh mint leaves