Description
Choc Pavlova with Spiced Pears is a stunning dessert that perfectly marries the lightness of meringue with rich chocolate and warm spices. This elegant treat features a crisp exterior and soft, chewy inside, topped with luscious spiced pears and whipped cream. Ideal for special occasions or any day you want to indulge, this recipe will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 star anise
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment, marking an 8-inch circle.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add caster sugar while whisking until stiff peaks are reached (about 5-7 minutes).
- Sift in cocoa powder and vinegar; gently fold to combine without losing air.
- Spoon the mixture onto the prepared circle, creating a well in the center. Bake for about 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let it cool completely inside.
- For the spiced pears, cook sliced pears with cinnamon and star anise in a saucepan over medium heat until tender (about 10 minutes).
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Once pavlova is cooled, top it with whipped cream and arrange spiced pears on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg