Pavlova

Named for the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, pavlova is made from a meringue base, slightly indented in the middle and filled with whipped cream and fruit such as strawberries, passionfruit and kiwi fruit. Meringue connoisseurs will debate over the merits of the crunchy brittle variety over the ‘grandmother’s pavlova’, with its crisp outer shell and gooey chewy centre. The addition of cornflour and vinegar gives the meringue a soft, marshmallow centre.