Aquafaba Pavlova Food

VEGAN PAVLOVAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• For the aquafaba pavlova: Strain the chickpeas directly into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. There should be about 3/4 cup liquid; reserve the chickpeas for another use. Add the cornstarch and cream of tartar to the liquid and beat on medium-high speed until very foamy. While still beating, add the superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, then continue to beat until the mixture forms stiff and glossy peaks, 4 to 6 minutes. Once the meringue is stiff, beat in the cocoa powder and vanilla until smooth and combined.
• Spoon the meringue in 4 equal mounds on the prepared baking sheet, then use a spoon or small offset spatula to smooth each mount into a 4-inch wide disk. Make a small indent in the center of each mound to hold the toppings. Make sure to leave at least 2 inches between each disk in case they spread when baking.
• Bake until set and no longer glossy, about 2 hours. Turn the oven off and let the pavlovas sit in the closed oven until they have dried out inside, about 1 hour more. (The pavlovas will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.)
• For the whipped coconut cream and strawberries: Meanwhile, open the can of chilled coconut cream and scoop off the solid top into a chilled medium bowl, leaving the liquid behind; reserve the liquid for another use. Beat the solids with an electric mixer on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 3 teaspoons of the confectioners' sugar and beat until the sugar is fully incorporated, about 1 minute more. Cover and chill until ready to use, up to overnight.
• Toss the strawberries with the remaining 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar in a small bowl until fully incorporated. Let the strawberries sit until they're slightly softened, glossy and starting to release some natural juices, about 5 minutes.
• To serve, place the pavlovas on a serving plate. Top each with some whipped coconut cream and macerated berries.