Spiced Pavlova with Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse

This seasonal dessert is a lovely balance between dark chocolate pumpkin mousse and sweet meringue.

3 pears 6 free-range eggs 500g pumpkin/butternut 1 spicy citrus hot chocolate 2 piping bags 2½ cups castor sugar 1 tsp cinnamon pinch of nutmeg 1 Tbsp cornflour 2 tsp white vinegar flaky sea salt 2 cups cream

Spiced Pavlova with Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse