Mini Pavlova Recipe with Chocolate and Pecans

Mini crispy meringue pavlova filled with chocolate ganache, chopped pecans, a simple whipped cream topping, and fresh berries. Best summer dessert recipe! For the PRINTABLE RECIPE visit my blog at https://simplyhomecooked.com/pavlova-... WEBSITE: https://simplyhomecooked.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/simplyhomec... FACEBOOK:   / dinasimplyhomecooked   PINTEREST:   / simpyhomecooked   Ingredients for the meringue: 5 egg whites 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar Pinch of salt 1/8 tsp cream of tartar 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp vanilla extract For the ganache: 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup heavy cream For the whipped cream: 1 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 1/2 cup Pecans Instructions: 1. Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. I used a 21.5 x 14.5 size. Now trace about 12 (3 1/2 inch) circles onto the parchment paper. Then flip it over and set aside. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer add 5 room temperature egg whites, 1/8 tsp cream of tartar and pinch of salt. whisk on high speed until soft peaks form. 3. Now slowly add 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Once you see stiff peaks form (about 10 mins) add 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch and 2 tsp vanilla. Beat just until incorporated. 4. Now place a 1E piping tip into a disposable pastry bag and snip off the end. Begin piping the meringue in a circular motion starting from the center. Then you’ll want to pipe out a border on the top. Bake the pavlovas at 225 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 30 mins on the conventional setting. Then turn the oven off and let the Pavlova sit in the oven for another 30 minutes. 5. For the ganache- pour 1/4 cup hot heavy over 1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips. Let it sit for a minute so and mix until smooth. 6. Now add the ganache to a piping bag and drizzle it inside each pavlova. You want to coat the entire bottom. I like to spread it around with a small spatula. Now sprinkle some chopped toasted pecans on top of the ganache. 7. For the cream topping- Combine 1 1/4 cup of cold heavy whipping cream with 1 tbsp granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Beat on high speed using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. 8. Now place the whipped cream into a piping bag using the piping tip of your choice. I used a 1M. Pipe the cream onto each pavlova and top with some berries. Serve immediately. #simplyhomecooked #pavlova #desserts