Pavlova
Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
- Serves
- 8-10
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 1 hr 20 min plus cooling
- Difficulty
- Medium
History & Origin
Pavlova is a meringue dessert strongly claimed by both Australia and New Zealand and named for the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova after her tours of the region. Its defining contrast is a crisp shell around a soft, marshmallow-like centre, topped with cream and tart fruit.