CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY PAVLOVA
 NIGELLA
Photograph by Petrina Tinslay
INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CHOCOLATE MERINGUE BASE:
6 egg whites
300g caster sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder, sieved
1 teaspoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
50g dark chocolate, finely chopped
FOR THE TOPPING:
500ml double cream
500g raspberries
2–3 tablespoons coarsely grated dark chocolate
Serving Size : Serves 8–10.
METHOD

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 and line a baking tray with baking parchment.
2.Beat the egg whites until satiny peaks form, and then beat in the sugar a spoonful at a time until the meringue is stiff and shiny. Sprinkle over the cocoa and vinegar, and the chopped chocolate. Then gently fold everything until the cocoa is thoroughly mixed in. Mound on to a baking sheet in a fat circle approximately 23cm in diameter, smoothing the sides and top. Place in the oven, then immediately turn the temperature down to 150°C/gas mark 2 and cook for about one to one and a quarter hours. When it’s ready it should look crisp around the edges and on the sides and be dry on top, but when you prod the centre you should feel the promise of squidginess beneath your fingers. Turn off the oven and open the door slightly, and let the chocolate meringue disc cool completely.
3.When you’re ready to serve, invert on to a big, flat-bottomed plate. Whisk the cream till thick but still soft and pile it on top of the meringue, then scatter over the raspberries. Coarsely grate the chocolate so that you get curls rather than rubble, as you don’t want the raspberries’ luscious colour and form to be obscured, and sprinkle haphazardly over the top, letting some fall, as it will, on the plate’s rim.



REVIEWS

After making this for the work Xmas party. Everyone thought I was Nigella Lawson. It is so beautiful. Do yourself a favour and make this Pavlova!

shoeguy

I absolutely recommend this recipe to anyone! Looks superb and tastes even better! Everyone at x-mas dinner was impressed.

Marysia

I thought I had died and gone to heaven! A real treat and looks fabulous too!

Jules612000

I think I made this pav more than 15 times and it's always a huge success!

zba1983

This always makes me think of a hot summer's day as it was the first time I made it. My other half's family was so impressed by this but I told them all the credit goes to Nigella not me!

clarem

Definitely recommended, this pavlova is absolute heaven on a plate!

Nickki

I am not a dessert person, but this recipe is exceptional. Delicious on every level, it is not sickly sweet but delivers the most exquisite combination of the raspberries, chocolate and meringue. Easy to make, it is one dessert that is a sensational success!!!

sandyloo

The simplest recipe with the BEST results - my boyfriend's favourite dessert of all time! Good easy-to-tasty ratio :)

littlechef

My kids call this "Chocolate Ova!" we love it, it never fails to impress, sometimes we use mixed berries. Nigella's recipes never fail! Thanks again for feeding us so well!

zacwac

I've made this a few times and it is great. I used strawberries when I did not have raspberries and it is still amazing.

Tatt

It's perfect! I made it with strawberries and it's so tasty!

Witch1987

you must make this, it is heaven xxx

letsindulge

I just love it. Absolute Chocolate Heaven!!

coolgal1

Truly the best Pavlova ever ...... & chocolate too .... gorgearama!!!

anneboleyn

This Pavlova is a real hit, even with non pavlova lovers, easy to make and just delicious.

kiwilass

Have never made a pav before.... made this one and OMG so, so, so good... made it on Christmas eve, decorated on Christmas morning, had some for breakfast on Christmas morning... will have to make again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

shirlld

I teach a Sunday School class with 15 year old girls. The church teenage department had an Iron Chef contest of sorts. I had my girls follow this recipe without ever having made it myself before. It was so easy, they had so much fun, and they WON! I am adding this to my dessert arsenal. Easy and super impressive.

Jennichu

I made this for our "chocolate day" but instead of cream and rasberrys we put on chocolate mousse. Truly heaven.

sakuracherryblossom

This is a beautiful alternative to a normal pavlova, both in appearance and taste. The raspberries and cream go so well with the chocolate pavlova. Once you conquer the fear of making pavlova and whipping egg whites in general, this is such a simple recipe which makes for a very impressive dessert.

cremebrulee

I love anything with chocolate and raspberry together and this fit the bill for a "ladies only" Valentine's Day party. Got the picture in my profile. I made it heart-shaped, and it went over VERY well. I wanted to take a piece home but the hostess wouldn't let me! I'll make this again when I get the chance, because it is SO incredibly delicious. Thanks, Nigella!

Amyred

This is my absolute favourite dessert to make as a treat, looks wonderful and yet easy to make even for a non confident cook like me!

chutney
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