This will definitely capture your taste buds! This recipe is one of my family’s favorites\u2014especially at the holidays. Although it may take a little longer to make and assemble, it is truly worth the work. It’s a rich-tasting, light dessert that everyone will enjoy. I usually use pecans, but you can substitute walnuts, hazelnuts or other nuts. \u2014Nancy Preussner, Delhi, Iowa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1644645,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304158,305744,304173,304423,304288,305487,303966,304408,304368,305784,304268,324623,303994,304150,305835],"categories-v2":[308500,310461,309438,311389,309455,308821,308988,308481,259620,310796,308495,308813,308745,311426,259483,309177,308528,309434,311466],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chocolate Pecan Fondue","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-pecan-fondue\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chocolate-Pecan-Fondue_EXPS_TOHFM20_29264_E09_20_7b-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Pecan Piecaken","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-pecan-piecaken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Piecaken_EXPS_THON21_261821_B06_22_8bV1-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-pecan-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps38211_SD1785598D54-4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Butter Pecan Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/butter-pecan-layer-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EXPS_TOHD24_7648_SoniaBozzo_8.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pecan-Chocolate Chip Pound Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/pecan-chocolate-chip-pound-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps2333_CW1436C31D.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Pecan Caramels","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-pecan-caramels\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps11382_CBZ16_11382_D04_21_9b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Dark Chocolate Pecan Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/dark-chocolate-pecan-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Dark-Chocolate-Pecan-Cake_EXPS_CF2BZ19_35296_C12_18_3b-4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/bourbon-chocolate-pecan-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Bourbon-Chocolate-Pecan-Pie_EXPS_FT23_83692_ST_1109_7.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate-Pecan Cupcakes","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-pecan-cupcakes\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Chocolate-Pecan-Cracker-Cupcakes_EXPS_RC21_261432_B07_15_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Coconut Pecan Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/coconut-pecan-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Peanut Butter Chocolate Fondue","post_link":"\/recipes\/peanut-butter-chocolate-fondue\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Peanut-Butter-Chocolate-Fondue_EXPS_GBDBZ20_20551_B01_09_7b-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Pecan Torte","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-pecan-torte\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps32579_BHD153762D07_09_6b-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-bourbon-pecan-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chocolate-Bourbon-Pecan-Cheesecake_EXPS_FT21_263447_F_0420_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cherry Chocolate Pecan Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/cherry-chocolate-pecan-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Cherry-Chocolate-Pecan-Pie_EXPS_CWON16_93805_C06_28_7b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Butter Pecan Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/butter-pecan-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Butter-Pecan-Cheesecake_EXPS_TOHAM21_133406_E11_18_6b-8.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pecan Caramel Candies","post_link":"\/recipes\/pecan-caramel-candies\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Pecan-Caramel-Candies_EXPS_SDDJ18_24166_B08_03_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Pecan Brownies","post_link":"\/recipes\/moist-cake-brownies\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps9278_TH10010C27D.jpg"},{"post_title":"White Chocolate Maple Pecan Macaroons","post_link":"\/recipes\/white-chocolate-maple-pecan-macaroons\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps166366_THCA173831B03_03_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pecan Kisses","post_link":"\/recipes\/pecan-kisses\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Pecan-Kisses_exps35190_LT1112529B07_11_5bC_RMS.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Chocolate-Pecan-Pavlova-Torte_EXPS_TOHCA20_235828_E02_26_4b.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-pecan-pavlova\/","name":"Chocolate Pecan Pavlova","datePublished":"2020-04-03","dateModified":"2023-11-09","prepTime":"PT25M","cookTime":"PT45M","totalTime":"PT01H10M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Chocolate-Pecan-Pavlova-Torte_EXPS_TOHCA20_235828_E02_26_4b-3.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Desserts"],"description":"This will definitely capture your taste buds! This recipe is one of my family's favorites\u2014especially at the holidays. Although it may take a little longer to make and assemble, it is truly worth the work. It's a rich-tasting, light dessert that everyone will enjoy. I usually use pecans, but you can substitute walnuts, hazelnuts or other nuts. —Nancy Preussner, Delhi, Iowa","recipeIngredient":["4 large egg whites, room temperature","1 teaspoon vanilla extract","1\/4 teaspoon cream of tartar","1-2\/3 cups sugar, divided","2 tablespoons baking cocoa","1 cup ground pecans","4 ounces cream cheese, softened","2 tablespoons butter, softened","1 cup heavy whipping cream","3 tablespoons coffee liqueur","1\/2 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, divided","1\/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Place egg whites in a large bowl. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment. Trace two 8-in. circles 1 in. apart on the parchment; invert parchment."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Preheat oven to 300\u00b0. Add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Sift 1-1\/3 cups sugar and cocoa together twice. Gradually add sugar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Gently fold in ground pecans. Spread evenly over circles on prepared pan."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Bake until meringue is set and dry, 45-55 minutes. Turn off oven (do not open oven door); leave meringues in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheet. Carefully remove 1 meringue to a serving plate."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and remaining 1\/3 cup sugar until smooth. In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Stir in liqueur."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Spread 1\/3 cup fudge ice cream topping over meringue. Top with half of the cream cheese filling. Layer with remaining meringue and remaining filling. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Warm remaining fudge ice cream topping; drizzle over top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving."}],"recipeYield":"8 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 553 calories","fatContent":"33g fat (13g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"56mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"129mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"61g carbohydrate (55g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"6g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":0,"reviewCount":0,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"235828","romance_copy_dek":"This will definitely capture your taste buds! This recipe is one of my family's favorites\u2014especially at the holidays. Although it may take a little longer to make and assemble, it is truly worth the work. It's a rich-tasting, light dessert that everyone will enjoy. I usually use pecans, but you can substitute walnuts, hazelnuts or other nuts. —Nancy Preussner, Delhi, Iowa","enhanced_recipe_title":"Chocolate Pecan Pavlova","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 large egg whites, room temperature","IngredientText":"4 large egg whites, room temperature"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon cream of tartar","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon cream of tartar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-2\/3 cups sugar, divided ","IngredientText":"1-2\/3 cups sugar, divided "},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons baking cocoa","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons baking cocoa"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup ground pecans","IngredientText":"1 cup ground pecans"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 ounces cream cheese, softened","IngredientText":"4 ounces cream cheese, softened"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons butter, softened","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons butter, softened"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup heavy whipping cream","IngredientText":"1 cup heavy whipping cream"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 tablespoons coffee liqueur","IngredientText":"3 tablespoons coffee liqueur"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, divided","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, divided"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Chocolate-Pecan-Pavlova-Torte_EXPS_TOHCA20_235828_E02_26_4b.jpg","RecipeId":235828,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Chocolate Pecan Pavlova Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Chocolate-Pecan-Pavlova-Torte_EXPS_TOHCA20_235828_E02_26_4b.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Nancy","Lastname":"Preussner","City":"Delhi","StateDescription":"Iowa","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling","MinimumServingQuantity":8,"MaximumServingQuantity":8,"Yield":"8 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Chocolate Pecan Pavlova","SubmittedTitle":"Chocolate Pecan Pavlova Torte","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":0,"WebPublishedDate":"4\/3\/2020 6:45:21 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_TOHCA20_235828_E02_26_4b.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":25,"CookTimeInMinutes":45,"TotalTimeInMinutes":70,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Chocolate Pecan Pavlova Torte","OriginalSourceProject":"Chocolate Pecan Pavlova Torte","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"This will definitely capture your taste buds! This recipe is one of my family's favorites\u2014especially at the holidays. Although it may take a little longer to make and assemble, it is truly worth the work. It's a rich-tasting, light dessert that everyone will enjoy. I usually use pecans, but you can substitute walnuts, hazelnuts or other nuts. —Nancy Preussner, Delhi, Iowa","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Place egg whites in a large bowl. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment. Trace two 8-in. circles 1 in. apart on the parchment; invert parchment.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Preheat oven to 300\u00b0. Add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Sift 1-1\/3 cups sugar and cocoa together twice. Gradually add sugar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Gently fold in ground pecans. Spread evenly over circles on prepared pan.","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" Bake until meringue is set and dry, 45-55 minutes. Turn off oven (do not open oven door); leave meringues in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheet. Carefully remove 1 meringue to a serving plate. ","SequenceNo":3},{"Direction":" In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and remaining 1\/3 cup sugar until smooth. In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Stir in liqueur.","SequenceNo":4},{"Direction":" Spread 1\/3 cup fudge ice cream topping over meringue. Top with half of the cream cheese filling. Layer with remaining meringue and remaining filling. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Warm remaining fudge ice cream topping; drizzle over top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.","SequenceNo":5}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Cakes","ID":305744},{"Name":"Layer Cakes","ID":305784},{"Name":"Tortes","ID":305835},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Bakeware","ID":303971},{"Name":"Sheet Pan","ID":303994},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Christmas","ID":304423},{"Name":"Holidays","ID":304408},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":304288},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Baking Breads & Desserts","ID":304158},{"Name":"Chilling","ID":304173},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":16,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 piece: 553 calories, 33g fat (13g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (55g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. ","NoOfRatings":0,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Chocolate-Pecan-Pavlova-Torte_EXPS_TOHCA20_235828_E02_26_4b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Chocolate-Pecan-Pavlova-Torte_EXPS_TOHCA20_235828_E02_26_4b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43222,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. Our pros have all the techniques you need to whip up the perfect cake from scratch.","parent":310796,"count":2937,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"},{"term_id":311426,"name":"Layer Cakes","slug":"layer-cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311361,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Round out your homey celebration with a decadent homemade layer cake recipe cooked up by home bakers like you.","parent":311389,"count":614,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/layer-cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Chocolate Pecan Pavlova"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n