Spiderweb Pavlova Recipe for Halloween

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

This Spiderweb Pavlova is a delightful Halloween-themed dessert that combines a light and airy meringue base with a rich whipped cream topping and a spooky chocolate spiderweb design. It’s a fun and impressive way to celebrate the holiday with a sweet treat.

Perfect for gatherings or parties, this recipe is simple to follow and will surely be a hit among guests. Consider this dessert as one of your go-to Halloween recipe ideas!

Festive Spiderweb Pavlova Recipe

This pavlova features a crisp exterior and a soft, marshmallow-like interior, topped with whipped cream and decorated with a chocolate spiderweb. The preparation takes about 1 hour, plus cooling time, and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

4 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (for spiderweb decoration)
Fresh berries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Meringue: In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the vinegar and cornstarch.
Shape the Pavlova: Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a round disk with a slight indentation in the center.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the pavlova cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.
Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Decorate: Once the pavlova is completely cooled, spread the whipped cream over the top. Melt the dark chocolate chips and use a piping bag to create a spiderweb design on top of the cream.
Serve: Garnish with fresh berries if desired, slice, and serve immediately.