Chocolate Pavlova

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Elegant perfectly describes this crisp-on-the outside, marshmallow-soft-on-the-inside puff, crowned luxuriously with cream, strawberries and a drizzle of bittersweet chocolate.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 egg whites

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, melted

  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

  • 1 ½ cups whipping cream

  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

  • 1 (1 ounce) square bittersweet chocolate, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

  2. Beat together egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar to soft peaks in a large bowl. Beat in sugar, about three tablespoons at a time, until stiff and glossy peaks form. Sift cocoa and cornstarch over egg whites, and gently fold in. Gently fold in vinegar, vanilla, and melted chocolate.

  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread the meringue into an eight inch circle. Bake in the center of the oven for 1 1/2 hours until the outside is crispy and the center is soft. Using a metal spatula, loosen the meringue from the parchment paper, and remove to cool on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely, about one hour.

  4. Whip cream with the sugar, and spread over the meringue. Arrange strawberries decoratively over the top, and drizzle with chocolate.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

402 Calories
21g Fat
52g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 402
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 46g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 246mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.