We had our family Christmas party on the weekend. My sister is giving birth in a week or so, and we’re not sure how Christmas will be, so we decided to celebrate a little early.
A celebration isn’t a celebration in my family unless there’s chocolate pavlova involved. I usually make one big one, or two depending on how many people we have. But this time I went CRAZY and made individual ones. I made six individuals, but I think they were too big and I should have made 8 instead – so when dolloping onto your baking paper, make it into 8. Find the recipe to make it as one bigger pavlova here.
Ingredients
6 eggs separated, use the egg whites only
300g caster sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
50g chopped chocolate {milk or dark is fine}
Topping
500ml cream
300g raspberries
50g chocolate, grated
Method
♥ Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a tray with baking paper.
♥ Beat the eggs until peaks form. Add the sugar one spoonful at a time as you continue beating, until stiff peaks have formed and the mix is shiny.
♥ Sprinkle over the cocoa, the balsamic vinegar and the chopped chocolate. Fold through gently with a metal spoon or spatula until all combined.
♥ Pile mixture onto your baking tray into eight equal portions.
♥ Put into the oven and then immediately turn your oven down to 150°C. Cook for thirty minutes. You’ll know it’s cooked because the meringue will be crunchy and when you tap the top gently it wobbles underneath a bit.
♥ Once cooked turn off the oven, leave the door ajar and let the pavlova cool in the oven.
♥ To serve place on individual plates and top with double cream, fresh raspberries and grated chocolate.
Just wanted to say an absolutely huge thank you for the amount of generous content you post on here. I’ve *just* started my third blog and am having a ball reading the amazing tips you’ve posted on here for your readers. Very generous, thank you babe. Peta xx
You’re the Pavlova Queen, aren’t you? I remember that Pav Off you had with your neighbour. Making a pav is on my bucket list, I’m onto it!
This is the best pav recipe! I’ve made it a couple of times and it’s always perfect. How exciting about your sis. I became an Aunty for the recond time about a month ago and it’s even more amazing! x