Low-Fat Chocolate Mousse in a Meringue Shell (Pavlova)

The Pavlova is named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova and is said to have been created in honor of her visit to Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Low-Fat Chocolate Mousse in a Meringue Shell (Pavlova)

Cooking Method: Baking, Whisking Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 120 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 piece Egg whites
• 150 gram Sugar
• 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 300 milliliter Low-fat milk
• 100 gram Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 100 gram Fresh berries (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 120°C (250°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a clean, dry mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
3. Gradually add sugar while continuing to whisk until the mixture is glossy and holds its shape.
4. Sift cocoa powder and cornstarch over the egg white mixture. Gently fold until well combined.
5. Spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a round meringue shell. Create a well in the center.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Then, turn off the oven and leave the meringue shell inside for another hour to cool and dry out.
7. In a saucepan, heat the low-fat milk over medium heat until steaming.
8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the dark chocolate. Stir until melted and smooth.
9. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually pour the chocolate mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
10. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a mousse-like consistency.
11. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the chocolate mousse cool.
12. Carefully transfer the meringue shell to a serving plate. Fill the well in the center with the chocolate mousse.
13. Garnish with fresh berries and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
14. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.