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Delicious Chestnut Pavlova Recipe

Chestnut Pavlova Recipe

A delicious chocolate pavlova with sweetened chestnut purée. This dessert is the combination of a Chocolate Pavlova and Mont Blanc dessert. 
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 3

Equipment

  • Measuring mugs
  • Mini Measuring Set
  • Cotton pastry piping bag
  • Parchment Paper
  • Egg separator
  • Baking Utensil Set

Ingredients

For the meringues

  • 3 egg whites at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch Maizena

For the topping

  • 2 cup chestnut cream puree de marrons
  • ¼ cup Marron Glacés Pieces
  • 2 cup double cream for whipped cream

Instructions

Make the Meringues

  • Separate 3 egg whites from the yolks, one at a time.
    Separate 3 egg whites from the yolks, one at a time.
  • Mix 1 cup caster sugar, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
    Mix 1 cup caster sugar, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
  • Whisk egg whites until firm, then add half of the dry ingredients and whisk again.
  • Add the rest of the dry ingredients and whisk until stiff peaks form.
    Add the rest of the dry ingredients and whisk until stiff peaks form.

Bake the Meringues

  • Draw two circles on parchment paper using a small plate as a guide.
    Draw two circles on parchment paper using a small plate as a guide.
  • Place the parchment on two baking tins and shape the meringues within the circles, using half the batter for each.
  • Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 1 hour.

Prepare Whipped Cream

  • Whip 2 cups of double cream until stiff.
  • Transfer whipped cream into a piping bag, pushing it toward the nozzle by twisting the opposite end.

Assemble the Pavlova

  • Place one meringue on a serving dish.
  • Spread 2 cups of chestnut cream over the first meringue.
  • Place the second meringue on top and pipe whipped cream over it.
  • Decorate with ¼ cup of Marron Glacés pieces.
    Decorate with ¼ cup of Marron Glacés pieces.
  • Chill
  • Let the pavlova rest in the fridge for at least 3 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg