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Our best-ever pavlova recipes

A delicious round-up of Australia's most beloved dessert.
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Now is the time to indulge in Australia’s favourite fruit-laden dessert: pavlova. Here, we’ve rounded up our 18 best pavlova recipes

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1. Passionfruit pavlova

Passionfruit pavlova

A moreish combination of tropical flavours with a real kick.

2. Chocolate, almond and banana pavlova stack

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Chocolate swirl, toffee banana, honeycomb and two toppings – load it up!

3. Upside-down pavlova trifle

Upside-down pavlova trifle

This sherry-soaked sponge with fruit, pavlova pieces, cream and custard is the bomb!

4. Easy passionfruit and pineapple pavlova

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Let the sunshine in with a bright, lemony dessert of crunchy, fluffy meringue and crisp baked pineapple.

5. Pavlova with chocolate, banana and honeycomb

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Once you’ve had your fill of this combo, experiment and try different fruits like strawberries or mango. You can even add Dutch cocoa to the cream.

6. Tropical mini pavlovas

Tropical mini pavlovas

Present every guest with their own fruity, syrupy, delectable pavlova.

7. Banoffee pavlova wreath

Banoffee pavlova wreath

Caramel, chocolate and bananas combine for a mighty flavour bomb. 

8. Cherry berry pavlova stack

Christmas cherry berry pavlova stack

Have you been on the hunt for a dessert that will really impress your guests? Look no further. This cherry berry pavlova stack not only looks stunning but is absolutely divine!

9. Pistachio and rose petal pavlova wreath

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A blooming beautiful dessert for a special celebration.

10. Cheat’s pavlova

Cheat's pavlova

Tell everyone you made it from scratch!

11. Pavlova cheesecake

Pavlova cheesecake

Is it a cheesecake or a pavlova? It’s the best of both!

12. Individual strawberry mousse pavlovas

Individual strawberry mousse pavlovas

It’s the light strawberry mousse that takes these mini pavlovas to the next level. 

13. Pavlova Christmas tree topped with strawberries and passionfruit

Pavlova Christmas tree

Give your pavlova a merry, tree-shaped makeover and decorate with whimsical white chocolate stars.

14. Pavlova with tipsy festive fruit salad

Pavlova with ice-cream and tipsy festive fruit salad

Simply layer meringue, cream and booze-infused fruit salad for an adults-only dessert.

15. Caramelised pineapple, mango and coconut pavlova

Caramelised pineapple, mango and coconut pavlova

Fresh mango, pineapple and the ever-popular passionfruit pulp make this beauty an all-round winner.

16. Choc-caramel rocky road pavlova

Choc-caramel rocky road pavlova

Loaded with classic rocky road flavours and textures, this is your most divine pavlova ever. The choc-caramel shard toppers look super fancy but are a cinch – just melt, swirl, roll and crack.

17. Best pavlova recipe

Best pavlova recipe

Master this iconic dessert and you’ll never serve up store-bought again! With an easy-to-follow recipe and foolproof tips about ingredients, prep and cooking, you’ll enjoy pav perfection every time.

18. Mini pavlova Christmas trees

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Turn your Christmas dessert into a whimsical masterpiece with these mini pavlova Christmas trees.

What is pavlova made of? 

Pavlova is made up of a meringue cake (whipped egg whites and sugar) that is cooked in the oven. This makes it crisp on the outside with a fluffy marshmallowy consistency on the inside. Pavlova is usually decorated with cream, summer fruits like raspberries and strawberries and passionfruit pulp.

What is the story behind pavlova? 

Pavlova has a very interesting backstory. It was actually named after Anna Pavlova, a Russian prima ballerina who was famous for her beauty and enchanting dancing. 

Is pavlova raw egg?

Pavlova is made of whipped raw egg whites and sugar, however it is cooked in the oven and therefore safe to consume. 

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