Papaya Mauno Loa

Submitted by Ambervim

"I found this with a bunch of Hawaiian recipes."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 papayas, peeled, halved and seeded
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄3 cup dry white wine
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon powdered ginger
• coconut, shredded sweet to garnish

directions

1. Cut papaya halves into wedges; arrange in each of six dessert glasses. Set aside.
2. In top of double boiler, beat yolks with electric mixer until light. Add lemon juice, wine, sugar and ginger. Set pan over simmering water. Continue to beat on high speed until fluffy and thickened.
3. To serve: Spoon warm sauce over papaya wedges, dividing evenly. Sprinkle with Coconut,
4. Serve at once with lady fingers or butter cookies.