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Pink Hibiscus Ruby Chocolate Pavlova Bombs

A stunning dessert combining light pavlova shells with a hibiscus-infused cream, a berry center, and a ruby chocolate glaze.

Ingredients

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  • For the Pavlova Shells:
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the Hibiscus Cream Filling:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 hibiscus tea bags
  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Ruby Chocolate Glaze:
  • 6 oz ruby chocolate, chopped
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Pink food coloring, optional
  • For the Berry Center:
  • 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
  • 1/4 cup diced strawberries
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Dried hibiscus petals
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Ruby chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. 2. Beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff and glossy.
  3. 3. Fold in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract gently.
  4. 4. Spoon the meringue into dome-shaped nests on the baking tray, creating shallow centers.
  5. 5. Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and allow the pavlovas to cool completely inside the oven.
  6. 6. Heat heavy cream gently and steep hibiscus tea bags for 10 minutes. Chill completely.
  7. 7. Whip the hibiscus cream with powdered sugar, mascarpone cheese, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  8. 8. Fill each pavlova shell with a spoonful of raspberry preserves and diced strawberries.
  9. 9. Pipe or spoon the hibiscus cream over the berry center.
  10. 10. Heat heavy cream for the glaze until warm and pour over chopped ruby chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  11. 11. Add honey and optional pink food coloring if desired.
  12. 12. Spoon or drizzle the ruby chocolate glaze over each pavlova bomb.
  13. 13. Garnish with dried hibiscus petals, fresh raspberries, and ruby chocolate shavings before serving.

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