Chocolate orange pavlova is a delightful and unique dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and orange in a light and airy meringue base. This elegant dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a special treat. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, chocolate orange pavlova is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
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CHOCOLATE ORANGE PAVLOVA
I found this recipe on the online edition of the Jerusalem Post. It's perfect for Passover. I made it the other day, and had to hire bodyguards to keep the Dornettes away until it was time for dessert. This is my version, I always have to change a recipe just a bit. Even though the recipe for the orange curd calls for butter, I used margarine so my dessert would be dairy-free.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Dessert
Time 2h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Making the Pavlova:.
- Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, start beating the egg whites and salt until they are frothy and form very soft peaks.
- Add the vanilla and continue to whisk.
- Start to add the sugar slowly, a tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the eggs on high until they are glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trace a plate slightly smaller than you want the final cake to be (about 8 inches is good).
- Lay the side of the paper with the pen/pencil markings face down on the baking sheet. You do not want pencil on the bottom of your dessert!
- Spoon all of the meringue into the center of the circle and smooth out with the spoon to form a mound (about i inch smaller than the circle on the parchment paper).
- Use a spoon to form a well in the center of the meringue, pushing it from the center to the edges of the Pavlova.
- Place the meringue in a preheated 225 degree F oven for 2 hours.
- Turn the oven off and allow the Pavlova to cool in the oven (if you can, leave it in the oven overnight). (You may need to hire bodyguards at this point.).
- Making the chocolate whipped cream:.
- Whip the cream, icing sugar and cocoa until stiff peaks form.
- Making the orange curd:.
- Place all of the ingredients except the butter into the top of a double-boiler (or place about 2 inches water in a saucepan, bring to a gentle simmer and place a metal bowl over it).
- Whisk everything together and cook over a gentle simmer until the mixture thickens.
- Continue to whisk as it cooks - it can take eight to 20 minutes.
- The mixture will coat the back of a spoon when it's ready.
- Remove from heat and add the butter.
- Whisk until the butter has melted and been completely incorporated.
- Place a piece of wax paper or parchment paper on the top of the curd to keep a skin from forming (I hate skin).
- Refrigerate until cold.
- Two to four hours before serving, spoon the whipped cream into the well in the center of the cooled Pavlova.
- Use a spoon to form a well in the whipped cream.
- Spoon the orange curd into the well in the whipped cream.
- Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
CHOCOLATE ORANGE PAVLOVA
Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. For a change leave out the cocoa and orange and top with fresh cream and fruit instead.
Provided by dagac4
Categories Dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 150 degrees celsius.
- Whisk egg whites until stiff.
- Add sugar one teaspoon at a time whisking until meringue is very stiff and shiny.
- Whisk in cornflour, vinegar and vanilla.
- Fold in cocoa powder and orange zest.
- Pile mixture onto a baking sheet (baking parchment is best) and spread into a 9 inch round. Hollow out centre slightly using the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 1 3/4 hours.
- Let Pavlova cool and place on serving dish.
- Whip the cream and spread on top of the Pavlova, add the chocolate curls, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 41.2, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 28.5, Protein 3.1
Tips:
- Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before you start whisking them. This will help them reach their full volume and give the pavlova its signature light and airy texture.
- Whisk the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing to high speed as they begin to foam. This will help prevent them from becoming overbeaten and grainy.
- Do not overbeat the egg whites. Overbeaten egg whites will become dry and brittle, which will make the pavlova tough.
- Fold in the sugar to the egg whites gradually, one tablespoon at a time. This will help prevent the sugar from crystallizing and making the pavlova grainy.
- Bake the pavlova at a low temperature for a long time. This will help it to dry out slowly and evenly, without browning.
- Let the pavlova cool completely before topping it with fruit and cream. This will help prevent the meringue from becoming soggy.
Conclusion:
Chocolate orange pavlova is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its light and airy meringue, rich chocolate ganache, and tangy orange curd, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give this chocolate orange pavlova a try. You won't be disappointed!
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