Mini Pavlova with strawberries and dark chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 whites Egg whites (Fresh eggs, at room temperature)
• 100 g Granulated sugar (Fine sugar)
• 5 g Cornstarch (About 1 teaspoon, sifted)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (Or vanilla paste)
• 200 ml 30% liquid cream (Whisk lightly)
• 12 g Sugar for the cream (About 1 tablespoon, very lightly sweetened)
• 250 g Fresh strawberries (Wash, hull, keep whole)
• 100 g 60% dark baking chocolate (Melt in microwave 1 min 30, then let warm)

Instructions

1. Separate the egg whites

   Separate the two egg whites from the yolks and place the whites in a clean bowl.

   Time: PT5M

2. Whisk the whites

   Whisk the egg whites on medium speed until they become foamy.

   Time: PT5M

3. Incorporate the sugar

   Add the granulated sugar in a fine stream while continuing to whisk until stiff, glossy peaks form.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add vanilla and cornstarch

   Fold in the vanilla extract and sifted cornstarch into the meringue, mixing gently with a spatula.

   Time: PT2M

5. Shape the mini meringues

   Transfer the meringue to a piping bag (or a cut plastic bag) and drop piles of about one tablespoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

   Time: PT10M

6. Bake the meringues

   Bake the meringues at 90°C for 1 hour 30 minutes. Do not open the oven door during baking.

   Time: PT1H30M

   Temperature: 90°C

7. Cool the meringues

   Allow the meringues to cool completely on a rack before handling.

   Time: PT20M

8. Melt the chocolate

   Melt the 60% dark baking chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute 30, stirring every 30 seconds until a smooth texture is achieved.

   Time: PT2M

9. Dip the strawberries

   Dip each strawberry in the melted chocolate, place them on a parchment‑lined sheet and let the chocolate set slightly.

   Time: PT10M

10. Whisk the cream

    In a cold bowl, whisk the 30% liquid cream with 1 tablespoon of sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

    Time: PT5M

11. Assemble the mini Pavlovas

    Place a spoonful of whipped cream on each meringue, add a chocolate‑dipped strawberry and decorate with a few small reserved meringue tips.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

2 g