Ghirardelli Chocolate Pavlova W/ Milk Choc Chip Coffee Cream

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   Preheat the oven to 300F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   To make the meringue, in a large bowl whip the egg whites with an electric mixer at high speed until foamy.

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   Add the cream of tartar and whip until soft peaks form.

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   Add the sugar in a slow steady stream, continuing to whip until the whites are very stiff and the sugar is almost dissolved, about 3 minutes.

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   Fold in the cocoa.

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   The cocoa does not have to be completely incorporated; some streaks are fine.

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   With a rubber spatula, spread the meringue into a 7-inch circle on the baking sheet.

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   Make a slight indentation in the center about 5 inches across.

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   This makes a well for the filling.

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    Bake for 25 minutes.

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    Turn off the oven, but leave the meringue in the oven for 50 minutes to continue to dry out.

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    Remove from t he oven and cool to room temperature.

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    To make the filling, combine the cream sugar, vanilla, and espresso powder in a large bowl.

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    Whip with an electric mixer at high speed until soft peaks form.

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    Fold in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips.

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    Spread the cream in the center of the meringue.

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    Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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