How to Make Chocolate Pavlova - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate pavlova is a delightful dessert that combines the crispness of meringue with the richness of chocolate, resulting in a dessert that is both light and decadent at the same time. This dessert originated in New Zealand and is named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, who visited the country in the 1920s. It has since become a popular dessert around the world, loved for its unique texture and flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • 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

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Whip cream with the sugar, and spread over the meringue. Arrange strawberries decoratively over the top, and drizzle with chocolate.
  • Nutrition

    402 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 133mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 46g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 246mg