Cherry-Chocolate Pavlova Recipe

Name: Cherry-Chocolate Pavlova
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted; 1 cup sugar, divided; 4 Tbsp. water, divided; 2 tsp. cornstarch; 4 egg whites; 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar; 1 pkg. (3.3 oz.) JELL-O White Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding; 1 cup cold milk; 1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping; 1/2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, grated

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 225F.
2
Stir cherries, 1/4 cup sugar and 2 Tbsp.
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water in saucepan on medium-high heat; cook 15 min.
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or until softened, stirring frequently.
5
Combine cornstarch with remaining water; add to cherry mixture and cook 1 min.
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or until thickened, stirring constantly.
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Cool completely.
8
Meanwhile beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl with mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
9
Gradually beat in remaining sugar.
10
Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
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Spread into 10-inch circle on parchment-covered baking sheet, indenting center.
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Bake 1-1/2 hours.
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Cool.
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Meanwhile, beat pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min.
15
Whisk in COOL WHIP; refrigerate 15 min.
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or until slightly thickened.
17
Place meringue on serving plate just before serving; fill center with pudding mixture.
18
Top with cherry mixture and chocolate.

677

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted, 1 cup sugar, divided, 4 Tbsp. water, divided, 2 tsp. cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Cherry-Chocolate Pavlova falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cherry-Chocolate Pavlova

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Variations & substitutions

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