Strawberry Pavlova

Pavlova was first created in Australia in the 1930s to celebrate a visit by the world-famous ballerina Anna Pavlova. This dessert is always met with gasps of pleasure when served to friends on a warm summer’s afternoon. There is just something incredibly enticing about a pile of crisp, majestic meringue topped with folds of soft, luscious whipped cream and the ripest, sweetest strawberries that few can resist. Enjoy a slice while enjoying the tennis on the TV during Wimbledon fortnight. And, of course, you can use any fruit you like. Try it with pineapple or a mixture of strawberries and raspberries.

Here is a step-by-step guide for you to have a go with. »