Chocolate Pavlova

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Chocolate Pavlova

Recipe By : Real Cream
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :2:00
Categories : Chocolate Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 each egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate -- finely chopped
Topping
3 cups strawberries -- hulled
1 1/2 cups whipping cream -- 2 slices
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate -- melted

Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Trace 8 inch circle on
paper; turn paper over.
In a bowl and using electric beaters, beat egg whites with salt and cream of
tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar until stiff glossy
peaks form. Sift cocoa and cornstarch over top; gently fold in. Gently fold
in vinegar, vanilla and chocolate.
Mound onto circle on prepared baking sheet. Bake in 275* oven for 1-1/2 hous
or until crispy outside but still soft in the centre. Transfer to rack; let
cool completely. Place on serving plate.

Topping: Slice or halve stawberries. Set aside. In a bowl whip cream with
sugar and pour onto meringue. Arrange strawberries decoratively over top.
Drizzle melted chocolate over berries.

Tips: 1. Egg seperate better cold but whip up better at room temperature.
2. If you have no bittersweet chocolate on hand to drizzle over berries,
just sieve some unsweetened cocoa powder over top for a dazzling effect.

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