Best 6 Chocolate Pavlova With Chocolate Mousse Recipes

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Chocolate pavlova with chocolate mousse is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. The combination of the crispy meringue, creamy chocolate mousse, and fresh berries is sure to impress your guests. This classic dessert is relatively easy to make, and with a little planning, you can have it ready to enjoy in no time. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create a chocolate pavlova with chocolate mousse that is sure to be a hit.

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CHOCOLATE PAVLOVA WITH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE



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Most pavlovas are white and fluffy nests filled with whipped cream and fruit. This is a dark and fudgy reinterpretation, with cocoa powder in the meringue and bittersweet chocolate in the mousse on top. What was once billowing and light becomes rich and intense. Because the cocoa powder has a small amount of fat in it, the meringue here will not hold its shape as well as a regular pavlova. So there's no need to pipe out any fancy designs, which will melt in the oven. Instead, decorate the top with fresh berries or chocolate shavings to create a showstopper of a dessert. You can make the meringue and mousse a day ahead, but don't assemble the dessert until just before serving.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     project, dessert

Time 4h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 egg whites, at room temperature (save the yolks for the mousse)
1 1/2 cups/300 grams granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch of fine sea salt
1/4 cup/28 grams unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
3 cups/710 milliliters heavy cream
6 egg yolks
6 tablespoons/70 grams granulated sugar
Pinch of fine sea salt
12 ounces/340 grams bittersweet chocolate, chopped, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon rum
1 cup crème fraîche, lightly whipped
Fresh berries or chocolate shavings (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the pavlova: Heat oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw an 8-inch circle in the middle, then flip the paper upside down. You should still be able to see the outline.
  • Mix egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and salt in a mixing bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and, using an electric mixer, beat with the whisk attachment on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Gently sift cocoa powder over the egg whites, then use a rubber spatula to fold the cocoa into the whites until just combined. A few cocoa streaks are O.K. and in fact better than overmixing, which can deflate the meringue.
  • Spoon half the meringue mixture onto the circle on the parchment paper to form a round, spreading it all the way to the edges. Dollop remaining meringue around the outer edges on top of the circle, creating a nest to hold the filling.
  • Bake for 2 hours, or until dry and firm to the touch. Turn off the oven and allow the pavlova to cool in the oven 1 hour. Remove from oven and, if necessary, continue to cool to room temperature.
  • Make the mousse: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 1/4 cups/295 milliliters cream, the yolks, 3 tablespoons/35 grams sugar and the salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and pass through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl. Whisk in melted chocolate, vanilla and rum. Chill until cold, at least 2 hours.
  • Using an electric mixer, whisk together the remaining 1 3/4 cups/415 milliliters cream with remaining 3 tablespoons/35 grams sugar until firm peaks form. Stir 1/3 of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining cream. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
  • Just before serving, spoon mousse into the center of the cooled pavlova, then top with crème fraîche. Top with fresh berries or chocolate shavings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 802, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 33 grams, Sodium 163 milligrams, Sugar 73 grams

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY PAVLOVA



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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large egg whites
2 cups superfine sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1 teaspoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
2 cups heavy cream
4 cups raspberries
1 to 2 ounces dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Draw a 9-inch-diameter circle on the paper with a pencil, tracing a round cake tin that size.
  • Flip the paper over so your meringue doesn't touch the pencil marks - you'll still be able to see the circle.
  • Make the meringue: Beat the egg whites with a mixer until satiny peaks form, and then beat in the sugar a spoonful at a time until the meringue is stiff and shiny.
  • Add the chocolate: Sprinkle the cocoa, vinegar and then the chopped chocolate over the egg whites. Gently fold everything with a rubber spatula until the cocoa is thoroughly mixed in.
  • Shape the meringue: Secure the parchment to the baking sheet with a dab of meringue under each corner. Mound the meringue onto the parchment within the circle, smoothing the sides and the top with a spatula.
  • Bake the meringue: Place in the oven, then immediately turn the temperature down to 300 degrees F and cook for one to one and a quarter hours. When it's ready, it should look crisp and dry on top, but when you prod the center you should feel the promise of squidginess beneath your fingers.
  • Let it cool: Turn off the oven and open the door slightly; let the chocolate meringue disk cool completely in the oven. When you'reready to serve, invert onto a big flatbottomed plate and peel off the parchment.
  • Decorate the Pavlova: Whisk the cream till thick but still soft and pile it on top of the meringue, then scatter the raspberries on top. Coarsely grate the chocolate haphazardly over the top so that you get curls of chocolate rather than rubble, as you don't want the raspberries' luscious color and form to be obscured. You want the Pavlova to look like a frosted cake.

CHOCOLATE PAVLOVA



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Elegant perfectly describes this crisp-on-the outside, marshmallow-soft-on-the-inside puff, crowned luxuriously with cream, strawberries and a drizzle of bittersweet chocolate.

Provided by Olga D

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Pavlova Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 401.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 132.9 mg, Sugar 46.3 g

COCONUT PAVLOVA WITH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE AND BANANAS



Coconut Pavlova With Chocolate Mousse and Bananas image

Categories     Rum     Mixer     Chocolate     Egg     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Banana     Coconut     Chill     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Meringue
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
6 large egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup boiling water
Mousse
2 large eggs, separated
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon dark rum
4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips (about 2/3 cup)
3/4 cup chilled whipping cream
2 bananas, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds

Steps:

  • For meringue:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Spread 11/2 cups coconut on large baking sheet. Toast until golden, stirring twice, about 15 minutes. Cool. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Line another large baking sheet with foil. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites and next 4 ingredients in large bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in 1/4 cup boiling water, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until whites are stiff and glossy. Fold in 1 cup toasted coconut. Spoon meringue onto center of prepared baking sheet and spread to 9-inch-diameter circle with slightly raised edges. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup untoasted coconut.
  • Bake meringue 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200°F and bake until dry and crisp outside and just cooked through inside, about 1 hour. Turn off oven. Let meringue stand in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • For mousse:
  • Whisk egg yolks, 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, 2 tablespoons water, and rum in medium metal bowl to blend. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Whisk until thermometer inserted into mixture registers 160°F, about 6 minutes. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Turn off heat; leave bowl over water.
  • Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of egg whites into chocolate mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining whites. Remove from over water and let mousse cool 20 minutes.
  • Beat whipping cream in large bowl until peaks form. Place meringue on platter. Spread mousse over center of meringue; top with sliced bananas. Spread whipped cream over bananas and chill at least 20 minutes and up to 3 hours.
  • Sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut. Cut into wedges and serve.

CHOCOLATE PAVLOVA



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Cocoa and brown sugar lend this meringue a denser, moister, creamier texture than usual.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 cup dark-brown sugar
3/4 cup superfine sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder
Dark-Chocolate Cream
1 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
Milk-Chocolate Curls, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the meringue: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Draw an 8-inch circle on parchment, then flip. Mix whites, sugars, and salt in a mixer bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugars dissolve and mixture is warm, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 8 minutes. Beat in vanilla.
  • Sift cocoa powder over meringue, and fold until barely any streaks remain. Using an offset spatula or a large spoon, spread meringue into a round, using circle as a guide. (Be careful not to spread out too much; meringue will spread more during baking.) Form a well in center, being careful not to spread meringue too thin.
  • Bake meringue until dry to the touch, about 1 hour. Let cool on sheet on wire rack. Meringue will keep, covered, for up to 1 day.
  • To assemble pavlova: Spread dark-chocolate cream evenly in center of meringue, leaving a 1/2-inch border from edge. Spread whipped cream over chocolate cream. Garnish with chocolate curls, and serve immediately.

LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE IN A MERINGUE SHELL (PAVLOVA)



Low-Fat Chocolate Mousse in a Meringue Shell (Pavlova) image

This dessert makes a beautiful presentation, yet is low-fat and kind to your diet. You'll want to make the meringue shell (also known as Pavlova) early in the day, or even a day ahead. If you've never made a meringue shell and want a quick alternative, you can substitute a prepared Reduced-Fat Graham Cracker Crust. This recipe was created for the ZWT3 "Lighten Up" challenge in June 2007.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 egg whites (room temperature)
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces Cool Whip Free
1 (4 ounce) package fat free sugar-free instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
8 ounces skim milk
1/3 cup Hersheys Chocolate Syrup

Steps:

  • MERINGUE SHELL: Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a mixer bowl, whisk egg whites and cream of tarter until soft peaks form.
  • While using a mixer at med-high speed, add sugar, 1 T. at a time until all sugar is incorporated.
  • Add vanilla and continue to beat at high speed until mixture stands in stiff, glossy peaks.
  • Spoon mixture onto parchment paper or non-stick foil, making a 9" circle that is mounded up at the outside edge.
  • Bake 250 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Then turn oven off and allow it to stay inside the oven another hour (or overnight) to cool completely.
  • FILLING: Whisk chocolate syrup into milk, then blend the milk mixture into the pudding. Whisk only about one minute; allow pudding to sit 5 minutes to thicken.
  • Mound thickened filling into cooled Pavlova shell; refrigerate 4 hours or until filling has set. If desired, garnish with chocolate curls to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.1, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 60.9, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 25.1, Protein 2.8

Tips:

  • Ensure that the egg whites are at room temperature before whipping them, as this will help them reach their full volume and create a stiff meringue.
  • Do not overbeat the egg whites, as this can make them grainy and cause the meringue to collapse.
  • Add the sugar to the egg whites gradually, whisking constantly, to prevent the mixture from becoming too stiff.
  • Bake the meringue in a preheated oven to prevent it from cracking.
  • Allow the meringue to cool completely before adding the chocolate mousse.
  • Use good quality chocolate for the chocolate mousse, as this will greatly affect the flavor of the dessert.
  • Chill the chocolate mousse before piping it onto the meringue, as this will help it to set.
  • Decorate the chocolate pavlova with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts, if desired.

Conclusion:

Chocolate pavlova is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is relatively easy to make, but it does require some time and patience. By following these tips, you can ensure that your chocolate pavlova turns out perfect every time.

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