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Pavlova with elderflower crème fraiche and honeycomb

Katrina Meynink
Katrina Meynink

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Pavlova never looked so good.
Pavlova never looked so good.Katrina Meynink

Meet the slablova: a crowd-friendly spin on a classic Aussie dessert. Garnished with crème fraiche and honeycomb for some sophistication.

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Ingredients

Honeycomb

  • 415g caster sugar

  • 150g glucose syrup

  • 65g honey

  • 18g bi-carbonate soda

Elderflower crème fraiche

  • 2 tbsp elderflower cordial (these vary considerably between brands so add slowly and taste as you go)

  • 2 cups crème fraiche with 1 tbsp vanilla paste stirred through

Optional extras

  • Bee pollen

  • Crystalised violets, broken

  • Edible flowers

Method

  1. For the honeycomb, line a deep 20cm square tin with baking paper. Place caster sugar, glucose syrup, honey and 70g water into a medium saucepan and place over low medium heat. Stir to dissolve sugar then bring to the boil. Cook until mixture reaches 160C. Remove from heat then carefully add bi-carb soda and whisk quickly to dissolve. Pour into prepared tray and set aside to cool for at least 1 hour. Once cool, use a serrated knife to trim the outside edges so that the inner structure is visible. Break into large chunks and set aside. Keep any leftovers in an airtight container.

    Combine the elderflower cordial, crème fraiche and vanilla paste in a bowl then dollop or spread across the pavlova. Top with chunks of honeycomb, crystallised violets, bee pollen and edible flowers if using. Serve immediately.

    See Katrina Meynink's pavlova base recipe here.

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Katrina MeyninkKatrina Meynink is a cookbook author and Good Food recipe columnist.

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