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.

• Ready In: 1 hr 55 mins
• 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!