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Dark Chocolate And Cherry Pavlova Roll

Decadent Dark Chocolate And Cherry Pavlova Roll Bliss

Delight in this Dark Chocolate And Cherry Pavlova Roll, a visually stunning dessert that blends rich chocolate with tart cherries.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites
  • 1 cup Castor Sugar superfine for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour or potato starch
  • 3 tablespoons Dark Cocoa Powder sifted
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Double Cream or heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup Whipping Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Icing Sugar or powdered sugar
  • 2 cups Cherries pitted
  • 1 4 cup or any fruit preserve

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking tray
  • Spatula
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Preparation and Meringue
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a 35cm x 30cm baking tray with baking paper, ensuring it rises at least 2cm above the edges.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the castor sugar and beat until glossy and stiff, about 5 minutes. Gently fold in the vanilla, vinegar, cornflour, and sifted cocoa powder.
  3. Spoon the meringue mixture into the prepared baking tray, spreading it evenly to about 1cm thickness. Reduce the oven temperature to 140°C (284°F) and bake for 35 minutes until pale golden brown.
Filling and Assembly
  1. While the meringue cools, whip the double cream and icing sugar until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.
  2. Once the meringue is completely cooled, invert it onto a clean kitchen towel sprinkled with icing sugar. Peel off the baking paper gently.
  3. Spread most of the whipped cream over the meringue, layer with cherries, and drizzle with cherry jam.
  4. Using the towel to assist, carefully roll the meringue from one end to the other. Place seam-side down on a platter and slice to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure egg whites are at room temperature and avoid over-whipping the cream.

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