Chocolate Orange Pavlova

Submitted by dagac4

"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."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 55mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 8 ounces sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornflour
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1 -2 drop vanilla essence
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 grated orange, zest of
• 300 ml cream
• chocolate curls or grated milk chocolate

directions

1. Preheat oven to 150 degrees celsius.
2. Whisk egg whites until stiff.
3. Add sugar one teaspoon at a time whisking until meringue is very stiff and shiny.
4. Whisk in cornflour, vinegar and vanilla.
5. Fold in cocoa powder and orange zest.
6. 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.
7. Bake for 1 3/4 hours.
8. Let Pavlova cool and place on serving dish.
9. Whip the cream and spread on top of the Pavlova, add the chocolate curls, serve and enjoy!