Description
Indulge in the delightful contrast of textures with these Black Forest Pavlova Bombs. The outer shell is a crisp, airy meringue that shatters beautifully, revealing a luscious, creamy center filled with rich chocolate and tart cherries, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate ganache (made from 6 oz dark chocolate and 1/2 cup heavy cream)
- 1 cup cherry pie filling (or fresh cherries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract, vinegar, and cornstarch until just combined.
- Spoon or pipe the meringue mixture into 6 large rounds on the prepared baking sheet, creating a slight well in the center of each.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside for at least 1 hour.
- While the meringues cool, prepare the chocolate ganache by heating the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour it over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the meringues are cool, fill each with a layer of chocolate ganache, followed by whipped cream, and top with cherry pie filling.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Meringues can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Storage: Keep filled pavlova bombs in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving for best texture.
- Substitutions: Use fresh berries instead of cherries for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pavlova bomb
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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