Name: 16 pavlova recipes
Cuisine: New Zealand, Australia

A griddled peach pavlova with mascarpone cream on a plate, with a slice taken out

Pavlova recipes

Summer pavlova recipes

Best pavlova

Pavlova is a classic British pud consisting of light, crispy meringue and whipped cream. Create our showstopping version, topped with fresh summer berries.

Lemon pavlova

Top glossy meringue with yogurt rippled with lemon curd and pillowy double cream, plus citrussy zest and edible flowers for a pretty finish

Griddled peach pavlova with mascarpone cream

With just the right amount of crunch on the outside and a chewy marshmallow filling, this impressive, foolproof recipe will make a showstopping dessert at your next dinner party.

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Peach Pavlova Recipe with Mascarpone Cream

Ready-made custard and meringue nests make this an effortless dessert that's great for entertaining. You can swap in good-quality peaches in syrup if you fancy, but fresh, velvety-soft peaches are hard to beat.

A back plate of meringue chunks, peaches, cream and raspberries on a purple background

Pistachio pavlova

There's nothing better than a great pavlova in the summer. Make this delicious pistachio meringue-based version using fresh strawberries and raspberries for a truly indulgent treat.

Passion fruit pavlova

A crown of crisp meringue, made irresistible with tangy lemon and passion fruit curd, whipped cream and melted white chocolate. This easy pavlova recipe is perfect for entertaining.

A whole pavlova on a blue serving platter, with passion fruit drizzle on top and fairy lights in the background

Strawberry pavlova

Make our delicious, light strawberry pavlova the day before and then whip the cream and prepare the fruit at the last minute for everyone to enjoy, hassle-free.

Rhubarb and custard pavlova

Rhubarb and custard is a classic combination, and piled on top of feather-light meringue it's even better. This show-stopping pavlova makes a great dinner party dessert.

Elderflower and kiwi pavlova

Elderflower and kiwi make a brilliant combination in this impressive dinner-party dessert.

Pink rhubarb pavlova

Try your hand at this pavlova – its zingy-sweet taste and shocking pink colour make it a winner every time. It's best made between April and June when rhubarb is in season.

Blackberry pavlovas

Blackberries are one of our fruity favourites and the hedgerows are full of wild ones in September. Show them off in this delicious pavlova topped with vanilla cream.

Mini pavlovas

These cute mini pavlovas are elevated with white chocolate cream and rosé raspberry syrup.

Mini Pavlova Recipe with Raspberry Syrup

Mango shrikhand

Shrikhand is a creamy Indian dessert made from strained yogurt, flavoured with spices or tropical fruit. This pavlova has a rose-scented meringue base and zingy mango shrikhand topping. With toasted almonds and coconut for some extra crunch, it really does have it all.