Ingredients for Chocolate Banana Pavlovas
- 4 large egg whites
- Caster Sugar
- Cocoa Powder
- Light Cream Cheese
- Light Cream
- 2 tablespoons sifted icing sugar
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 tablespoons water
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How to Make Chocolate Banana Pavlovas
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Grease a baking tray and line it with baking paper. Trace four 10cm circles onto the baking paper and flip the paper over.
- In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat 4 large egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add 1 cup (200g) caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gently fold in 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Immediately spoon the meringue mixture into the traced circles on the prepared tray.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the meringues are crisp and firm.
- Turn off the oven and leave the meringues to cool completely inside the oven with the door slightly ajar.
- While the meringues cool, whisk together 4 ounces (115g) softened cream cheese, 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons sifted icing sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Once the meringues are cool, top each with a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture and arrange sliced bananas on top.
- For the toffee sauce: In a small, heavy-based saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water.
- Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, without stirring, until the mixture turns a rich golden brown.
- Remove from heat and let stand until the bubbles subside and the toffee runs smoothly.
- Drizzle the warm toffee sauce over the pavlovas just before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
265g
Fat
53g
Carbs
24g
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