CHOCOLATE PAVLOVA

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A mild chocolate-flavored meringue is topped with a colorful, fresh, red and green fruit topping.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 large egg whites
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons orange liqueur, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled, halved and sliced

Steps:

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment; set aside., Add the vinegar, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in cocoa and chocolate., Spread into a 9-in. circle on prepared pan, forming a shallow well in the center. Bake at 250° for 45-55 minutes or until set and dry. Turn off oven and do not open door; leave meringue in oven for 1 hour., In a small bowl, combine raspberries and strawberries. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon liqueur; toss gently to coat. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining liqueur; beat until soft peaks form., Top meringue with berries. Arrange kiwi over berries; top with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.