Layered Chocolate Hazelnut Pavlova
Indulge in the luxurious Layered Chocolate Hazelnut Pavlova, a dessert that effortlessly combines light, airy meringue layers with rich hazelnut cream and decadent chocolate ganache. This impressive pavlova not only dazzles with its beautiful presentation but also delights the palate with a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for any celebration—from festive gatherings to intimate dinners—this dessert is surprisingly simple to make. Elevate your dessert game and impress your guests with this showstopper recipe that’s delightful to taste and easy to customize.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10–12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern European
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg whites
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Toasted hazelnuts, chopped (optional)
- Shaved dark chocolate (optional)
- Cocoa powder for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, drawing three 8-inch circles on each.
- Beat room temperature egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in cocoa powder, vinegar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and chopped dark chocolate.
- Divide meringue among the circles and bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn off the oven and let cool inside.
- For hazelnut cream, beat heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, hazelnut spread, and vanilla until soft peaks form; chill until ready to use.
- Prepare ganache by heating heavy cream until steaming, then pouring it over chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble: Layer meringues with hazelnut cream and drizzle ganache in between layers; top with remaining cream and ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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