Coconut Pavlova with Chocolate Mousse and Bananas Recipe

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Coconut Pavlova with Chocolate Mousse and Bananas
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Directions:

  1. FOR MERINGUE: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spread 1 1/2 cups coconut on large baking sheet.
  3. Toast until golden, stirring twice, about 15 minutes.
  4. Cool.
  5. Maintain oven temperature.
  6. Line another large baking sheet with foil.
  7. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites and next 4 ingredients in large bowl until foamy.
  8. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  9. Beat in 1/4 cup boiling water, 1 T at a time, beating until whites are stiff and glossy.
  10. Fold in 1 cup toasted coconut.
  11. Spoon meringue onto center of prepared baking sheet and spread to 9-inch-diameter circle with slightly raised edges.
  12. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup untoasted coconut.
  13. Bake meringue for 10 minutes.
  14. Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees F and bake until dry and crisp outside and just cooked through inside, about 1 hour.
  15. Turn off oven.
  16. Let meringue stand in oven 1 hour.
  17. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  18. FOR MOUSSE: Whisk egg yolks, 2 T sugar, butter, 2 T water, and rum in medium metal bowl to blend.
  19. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water).
  20. Whisk until thermometer inserted into mixture registers 160F, about 6 minutes.
  21. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth.
  22. Turn off heat; leave bowl over water.
  23. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form.
  24. Gradually add 2 T sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  25. Fold 1/3 of egg whites into chocolate mixture to lighten.
  26. Fold in remaining whites.
  27. Remove from over water and let mousse cool 20 minutes.
  28. Beat whipping cream in large bowl until peaks form.
  29. Place meringue on platter.
  30. Spread mousse over center of meringue; top with sliced bananas.
  31. Spread whipped cream over bananas and chill at least 20 minutes and up to 3 hours.
  32. Sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut.
  33. Cut into wedges and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 265.39 Kcal (1111 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.02g 17%
Cholesterol 53.3mg 18%
Sodium 112.59mg 5%
Potassium 191.02mg 4%
Total Carbs 37.31g 12%
Sugars 23.83g 95%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 6%
Protein 4.95g 10%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 18.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 212.8 Kcal (891 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.83g 17%
Cholesterol 42.73mg 18%
Sodium 90.28mg 5%
Potassium 153.17mg 4%
Total Carbs 29.91g 12%
Sugars 19.11g 95%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 6%
Protein 3.97g 10%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 14.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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