14 indulgent pavlova recipes with modern flavours

Christmas just isn’t Christmas without pavlova. Nici Wickes has dressed up this recipe with the wickedly good combo of rhubarb and custard, as well as strawberries and cream. It is knock-out fabulous!

A timeless Australian dessert, we’ve put a healthy twist on the classic pavlova, using creamy Greek yoghurt and fresh raspberries to create an irresistible sweet treat for the whole family.

Want to give a twist to a Kiwi favourite for Christmas or a special occasion? Whip up these stunning individual pavlovas ahead of time, then lace them with fresh fruit and shredded coconut.

Carefully separate eggs, making sure there is no trace of yolk in the egg white – egg white will not stiffen if it contains traces of egg yolk. Also, bowl and beaters must be clean and dry before beating egg white. If liquid seeps from the base, the meringue was either not cooked long enough […]

Try this famous Australian dessert for yourself with a modern addition of sweet caramel and rhubarb.

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Making individual pavlovas, which each person can load with as much cream, berries and coulis as they wish, is the way to go at Christmas. Getting the perfect balance of crunchy exterior and marshmallow centre can be tricky, but this recipe works every time!

The addition of fresh cherries to this traditional pavlova recipe makes a brilliant Christmas dessert. It’s easier than you think to whip up this gorgeous pav!

The combination of sweet banana and tangy passionfruit works beautifully together atop a sugary meringue base. With a dollop of whipped cream, you can create an irresistible pavlova that will win over the fussiest of eaters.

The trick to making a good pavlova is to ensure that the sugar is dissolved, otherwise it will weep. To check, rub a little meringue mixture between your fingers, it should feel smooth, not gritty, otherwise continue whisking. Note

This pina colada pavlova recipe creates a dessert to behold! Served with pineapple curd, coconut yoghurt cream and spiked with Malibu, this cake is a show stopping sweet finish