Ingredients
Filling
Method
Choc hazelnut meringues
1.Preheat oven to slow, 150°C. Line 2 oven trays with baking paper.
2.Place egg-whites in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat 8-10 minutes, until sugar dissolves. Add cocoa powder. Beat until combined.
3.Transfer mixture to piping bag with large nozzle. Pipe 5cm rounds onto trays, allowing 4cm between each for spreading.
4.Bake 30-35 minutes, until firm. Allow to cool in turned-off oven with door ajar.
5.Make Filling as per method below.
6.Spread half meringues with chocolate mixture and remaining half with cream. Sandwich together to serve.
Filling
7.In a small bowl, melt chocolate over a saucepan of gently simmering water (or in the microwave oven). Remove from heat and stir Nutella through. Cool.
Keep any unfilled meringues in an airtight container for up to three days.
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