Tropical Fruit Dessert

Cut the passion fruit in half with a sharp knife. Over a large saucepan. scrape out the pulp and seeds with a spoon. Peel the outer leaves from the lemon grass and chop into 3-inch pieces. Add the chopped lemon grass, pineapple juice, passion fruit juice, vanilla, sugar, and tapioca to the saucepan and let soak for 10 minutes.

Bring contents of saucepan to a boil and simmer for about 12 minutes; stirring frequently. After 12 minutes, add the mango, papaya and banana pieces. Bring back to a simmer and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Chill for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator. Remove lemon grass before serving.

For the Whipped Cottage Cheese:

In a medium bowl, beat cottage cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and grated lemon zest, until smooth.

In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream until stiff peaks form. Fold egg white mixture into cottage cheese mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Carefully, dry toast the coconut chips in a skillet.

To Serve: