Chocolate Berry Pavlova

"This is a delicious meringue dessert, that can be made with any kind of your favorite berry, I love this dessert in the summer time, when you are serving a buffet, you can make several of these pavlovas and not only decorate the table with them but also have them for dessert!! Lovely!!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 30mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
8-10
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 250°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat egg whites and salt on medium-high until they form soft peaks, about 2 minutes.
  • With the mixer on low, add vinegar and almond extract. With mixer still running, sprinkle in cornstarch mixture and beat until just incorporated.
  • Carefully spoon mixture onto center of prepared baking sheet, using a rubber spatula to gently spread it into about a 12-inch circle about 2-inches thick, with a slight dip in the center. The mixture should resemble a thick hollow bowl,.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hours, then turn the oven off and allow meringue to cool for 1 hour in the oven.
  • Once the meringue has cooled and just before serving, make whipped cream. In a large bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer.
  • To assemble pavlova, carefully remove meringue, from parchment paper, and place on a large serving tray or platter.
  • Mound whipped cream in center, then top with fresh berries. If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves.
  • To serve, use a serrated knife to cut pavlova into wedges.
  • For a plain meringue, leave out the cocoa powder.

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