Name: Black Forest Pavlova
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 6 large egg whites; a pinch of salt; 1 1/3 cup caster sugar ((285g)); 2 tsp cornstarch; 1 tsp white vinegar; 1/4 cup cocoa powder (sifted); 1 1.2 cups fresh cherries ((300g) half pitted and cut in half); 150 g dark chocolate (finely chopped); 3/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tsp cherry liqueur; SUPPLIES; parchment paper

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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. (120 degrees celsius)

Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and trace two 15cm circles, ensuring they are spaced far enough apart. Turn the baking paper over so you can see the circles.

Use an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whisk egg whites and salt until soft peaks form.

Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time until meringue is thick and glossy and sugar dissolved. To test if the sugar is dissolved rub a little of the pavlova mixture between your fingers and if feels gritty continue to whisk until sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.

Add cornstarch and vinegar, and whisk until just combined.

Sift the cocoa over the mixture and carefully fold through with a rubber spatula.

Spread the mixture onto the baking paper, and use a spatula to spread the mixture into the shape of the circles you traced earlier. Smooth the tops so that they will lay neatly on top of one another when assembled.

Bake for 40 minutes, or until the pavlova is dry to touch. Turn off the oven and leave the oven door ajar and allow the pavlovas to cool completely before removing from the oven.

To make the chocolate cream, combine the chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Heat until chocolate melts, stirring well to ensure the mixture is smooth.

Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes to cool before stirring in the cherry liqueur. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill. Remove from the refrigerator and use an electric beater to beat until thickened.

To assemble, place one pavlova on a serving plate and top with 3/4 of the chocolate cream. Top with the pitted and halved cherries. Carefully place the other pavlova on top and top with the remainder of the chocolate cream and decorate with the remaining cherries.

Black Forest Pavlova

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