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Espresso Chocolate Truffle Pavlova Nests

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These elegant Espresso Chocolate Truffle Pavlova Nests feature crisp meringue shells filled with a rich, silky espresso-infused dark chocolate truffle. Perfect for special occasions, they balance sweetness and bold flavor in a naturally gluten-free dessert.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 pavlova nests
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Modern European
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar (caster sugar)
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) cornstarch (cornflour)
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • For the filling:
  • 120 g (4 oz) dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • Optional garnish: unsweetened cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, espresso beans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 120°C (250°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  5. Spoon or pipe small nests (5–7 cm wide) onto the tray. Use the back of a spoon to make a well in each.
  6. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, then turn off oven and cool inside with door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
  7. To make the filling, heat cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate and espresso powder in a bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  8. Stir in softened butter until incorporated. Chill until thickened enough to pipe or spoon.
  9. Fill each cooled pavlova nest with chocolate truffle mixture. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature egg whites for best volume.
  • Cool meringue slowly in the oven to minimize cracking.
  • Unfilled nests can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container.
  • Do not freeze filled or unfilled pavlovas as texture will degrade.
  • Add orange zest to the truffle for a citrus twist.

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