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26 pretty pavlova recipes for Australia Day

The Blue Ducks' pavlova with chantilly cream, summer fruit and basil oil (optional) <a href="https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/pavlova-with-chantilly-cream-and-basil-oil-20180118-h0k86r"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
1 / 26The Blue Ducks' pavlova with chantilly cream, summer fruit and basil oil (optional) (Recipe here).Christopher Pearce
Adam Liaw's coconut and lychee pavlova with mango sauce <a href="https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/coconut-and-lychee-pavlova-with-mango-sauce-20171204-gzy9w5"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
2 / 26Adam Liaw's coconut and lychee pavlova with mango sauce (Recipe here).William Meppem
This Golden Gaytime slablova is a crowd-pleaser <a href="https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/meet-the-slablova-the-perfect-crowdfriendly-pav-20171204-gzy4lj"><b>(Recipe plus three other toppings here).</b></a>
3 / 26This Golden Gaytime slablova is a crowd-pleaser (Recipe plus three other toppings here).Katrina Meynink
Adam Liaw's peach and passionfruit pavlova pots <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/dessert-recipes-adam-liaws-peach-and-passionfruit-pavlova-pots-20170123-gtwvsr"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
4 / 26Adam Liaw's peach and passionfruit pavlova pots (Recipe here).William Meppem
Keep it simple with Neil Perry's classic passionfruit pavlova <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/passionfruit-pavlova-20160126-49jn9"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
5 / 26Keep it simple with Neil Perry's classic passionfruit pavlova (Recipe here).William Meppem
Rachel Khoo's coconut, lime and mango meringue roulade <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/in-season/christmas-pavlova-recipe-coconut-lime-and-mango-pavlova-roulade-20161218-gtdv3t"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
6 / 26Rachel Khoo's coconut, lime and mango meringue roulade (Recipe here).William Meppem
Adam Liaw's pavlova shards are fun toppings for ice-cream cones <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/christmas-pudding-icecream-with-pavlova-shards-20151208-47hp4"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
7 / 26Adam Liaw's pavlova shards are fun toppings for ice-cream cones (Recipe here).William Meppem
Tropical pavlova: Palm sugar meringues topped with barbecued pineapple, and mango-passionfruit granita <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/palmsugar-meringue-and-grilled-pineapple-with-mango-passionfruit-granita-20151213-

47rn3"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
8 / 26Tropical pavlova: Palm sugar meringues topped with barbecued pineapple, and mango-passionfruit granita (Recipe here).William Meppem
A show-stopping pavlova decorated with freeze-dried fruit, pistachios and rosewater cream <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/pavlova-with-dried-strawberries-20120816-29ttw"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
9 / 26A show-stopping pavlova decorated with freeze-dried fruit, pistachios and rosewater cream (Recipe here).Steven Siewert
Emiko Davies' raspberry swirl pavlova, decorated with pistachios and rose-scented raspberries <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/raspberry-swirl-pavlova-with-rosescented-berries-and-pistachio-20141202-3loeg"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
10 / 26Emiko Davies' raspberry swirl pavlova, decorated with pistachios and rose-scented raspberries (Recipe here).Emiko Davies
Individual brown sugar meringues with caramelised figs <a href="
http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/mini-pavlovas-with-caramelised-figs-20130725-2qlly"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
11 / 26Individual brown sugar meringues with caramelised figs (Recipe here).Murdoch Books
Watching the Australian Open tennis? This Eton mess with strawberries and cream is a perfect treat <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/eton-mess-20141215-3mmx7"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
12 / 26Watching the Australian Open tennis? This Eton mess with strawberries and cream is a perfect treat (Recipe here).Edwina Pickles
Karen Martini's pavlova is dressed up with roasted apricots, vanilla, blackberries and tangy lemon curd <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/pavlova-with-roasted-apricots-vanilla-blackberries-and-lemon-curd-20140211-32fbl"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
13 / 26Karen Martini's pavlova is dressed up with roasted apricots, vanilla, blackberries and tangy lemon curd (Recipe here).Marcel Aucar
Deconstructed pavlova: Frank Camorra's star anise meringue, crushed berries and fromage frais <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/crushed-berries-fromage-frais-and-star-anise-meringue-20121203-2aqi3"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
14 / 26Deconstructed pavlova: Frank Camorra's star anise meringue, crushed berries and fromage frais (Recipe here).Marina Oliphant
Dessert-meets-decoration: Rachel Khoo's pomegranate pavlova wreath is an edible table centrepiece <a href="
http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/in-season/pomegranate-pavlova-wreath-recipe-20161218-gtduyc"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
15 / 26Dessert-meets-decoration: Rachel Khoo's pomegranate pavlova wreath is an edible table centrepiece (Recipe here).William Meppem
Or try Emiko Davies' wreath drizzled with spice wine syrup and blackberries <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/christmas-pavlova-wreath-with-mulled-wine-syrup-and-blackberries-20151211-47n7b"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
16 / 26Or try Emiko Davies' wreath drizzled with spice wine syrup and blackberries (Recipe here).Emiko Davies
Move over ice-cream sandwiches: Meringue sandwiches with passionfruit cream, macadamia toffee shards and boozy passionfruit sauce <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/meringue-sandwiches-with-passionfruit-cream-and-raspberries-20130806-2rcvf"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
17 / 26Move over ice-cream sandwiches: Meringue sandwiches with passionfruit cream, macadamia toffee shards and boozy passionfruit sauce (Recipe here). Murdoch Books
Rob Kabboord's foolproof pavlova recipe is a Good Food reader favourite <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/how-to/how-to-make-the-perfect-pavlova-20130121-2d3g7"><b>(Step-by-step guide here).</b></a>
18 / 26Rob Kabboord's foolproof pavlova recipe is a Good Food reader favourite (Step-by-step guide here).Melanie Faith Dove
Pavlovas or vol au vents? Mini pavlovas <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/mini-pavlovas-20131031-2wny3"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
19 / 26Pavlovas or vol au vents? Mini pavlovas (Recipe here).Murdoch Books
Adam Liaw's sure-fire strawberry pavlova with white chocolate cream <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/surefire-pavlova-with-strawberries-and-white-chocolate-cream-20160119-4992o"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
20 / 26Adam Liaw's sure-fire strawberry pavlova with white chocolate cream (Recipe here).Sahlan Hayes
Soft peaks: a   mountain of meringue <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/berry-and-passionfruit-pavlova-20130725-2qllw"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
21 / 26Soft peaks: a mountain of meringue (Recipe here).Murdoch Books
Let's roll: Neil Perry's retro meringue roulade <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/blueberry-raspberry-and-strawberry-roulade-cake-20120328-29u0z"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
22 / 26Let's roll: Neil Perry's retro meringue roulade (Recipe here).William Meppem
Or try this chocolate spin on a meringue roulade from Melbourne's Beatrix cafe <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/how-to-make-a-chocolate-roulade-20150506-1myq04"><b>(Video and recipe here).</b></a>
23 / 26Or try this chocolate spin on a meringue roulade from Melbourne's Beatrix cafe (Video and recipe here).Tim Young
Watch Dan Lepard's meringue method in this step-by-step guide <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/how-to-make-a-pavlova-20151229-glw5m2"><b>(Video here).</b></a>
24 / 26Watch Dan Lepard's meringue method in this step-by-step guide (Video here).Stephen Claxton
Frank Camorra's pavlova oozing with passionfruit curd <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/pavlova-with-passionfruit-curd-20150123-3opoy"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
25 / 26Frank Camorra's pavlova oozing with passionfruit curd (Recipe here).Marcel Aucar
Or try his rose meringues with apple curd and toasted almonds <a href="http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/rose-meringue-with-apple-curd-and-toasted-almonds-20150607-3xd9w"><b>(Recipe here).</b></a>
26 / 26Or try his rose meringues with apple curd and toasted almonds (Recipe here).Marcel Aucar

From cream covered classics to mod-meringues, here are our favourite pavlova recipes.

Whether you opt for cute pavlova pots, sweet vol au vents, a mountain of soft peaks or roll-your-own roulade, Australia Day is a the perfect excuse to whip up a patriotic pav.

We've also included our foolproof step-by-step guides for those tackling their first meringue masterpiece.

And when it comes to leftover egg yolks, curd is the word: many of the above pavs feature a fruit curd filling.

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