Description
A light yet indulgent chocolate pavlova with a crisp outer shell, soft marshmallow center, and fluffy whipped cream topped with fresh berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 130°C and line a baking tray.
- Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar while whipping until the mixture is glossy and stiff.
- Sift the cocoa powder and cornstarch together.
- Gently fold the cocoa mixture and vinegar into the meringue.
- Spoon the mixture onto the tray and shape into a round with a shallow center.
- Bake for 75 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and allow the pavlova to cool completely inside.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- Top the cooled pavlova with whipped cream and fresh berries before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all utensils are clean and dry before whipping egg whites.
- Cool the pavlova fully before adding toppings.
- Add toppings just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg