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The best pavlova recipes

Impress dinner party guests with this decadent dessert. Here are five of our best pavlova recipes.

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The showstopper at the end of a BBQ or a special dinner, a snowy white pavlova is a summer dessert classic.

Meringues can be tricky and there are some steps you'll want to follow to make sure you get it right, such as making sure the whisk and the bowl are clean, getting the perfect stiff peaks when you whisk and making sure the end result doesn't weep. Follow our guide to making the perfect pavlova if you want to get it just right.

In the meantime we have every type of pavlova recipe you could want from individual chocolate ripple pavlovas to a classic strawberry pav. Enjoy!

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Strawberry Pavlova with Rosewater Syrup - best pavlova recipes 2021

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This decadent pud is the perfect showcase for juicy summer berries

Recipe: Strawberry Pavlova with Rosewater Syrup

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Individual Chocolate Ripple Pavlovas - best pavlova recipes 2021

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Frangelico is a wonderful hazelnut liqueur, but you can use Amaretto, Cointreau, Kahlúa or even Baileys if you like (or replace the booze with 1tsp vanilla bean paste).

Recipe: Individual Chocolate Ripple Pavlovas

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Saucy plum pavlova recipe - best pavlova recipes 2021

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The irresistible combination of tangy plums and crisp meringue makes this the ultimate post-dinner treat.

Recipe: Saucy plum pavlova


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Chocolate pavlova recipe - best pavlova recipes 2021

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This decadent pavlova is a great way to end any dinner party.

Recipe: Chocolate pavlova


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Nutty chocolate and red fruit pavlova recipe - best pavlova recipes 2021

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Nutty chocolate meets delicious fresh fruit in this mouthwatering dessert.

Recipe: Nutty chocolate and red fruit pavlova


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Classic strawberry pavlova recipe - best pavlova recipes 2021

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Treat guests to this fruity, creamy, rich dessert.

Recipe: Classic strawberry pavlova


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Berry meringue stack recipe - best pavlova recipes 2021

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Easy to put together and effortlessly tasty, this pavlova is the ultimate showstopper.

Recipe: Berry meringue stack


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Rhubarb pavlova - best pavlova recipes 2021

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This rhubarb pavlova with crystallised ginger is a great option for entertaining, as the meringue can be made a day in advance.

Recipe: Rhubarb pavlova

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Individual Chocolate and Raspberry Pavlovas - best pavlova recipes 2021

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This pretty dessert is so easy to make, perfect for a dinner party

Recipe: Individual Chocolate and Raspberry Pavlovas

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