If you always struggle with cutting neatly into a large pavlova to serve your guests, these cute little pavs are what you need! Have fun with the colours and top with your favourite fruit. You’ll need 3 piping bags for this recipe. Credit: Ben Dearnley
68 merry ways with meringue for Christmas
Whether it be a pavlova, a cake, or a tart, it just wouldn’t be Christmas without meringue. So here are 68 meringues, pavlovas and tarts that we can’t wait to get stuck into.
This lemon meringue pie trifle is the easy showstopper your Christmas needs
This is our fun, festive take on the classic lemon meringue brulée tart – reimagined as a layered trifle that’s as gorgeous as it is delicious. It’s got all the zesty, creamy goodness of the original tart, but piled high in a trifle bowl for maximum drama (and minimal effort). With layers of tangy lemon curd, light sponge and golden, pillowy meringue, it’s a total crowd-pleaser – and no one needs to know you used a store-bought cake.
Norwegian meringue cream cake (AKA Scandi pavlova cake)
This Scandi pavlova cake is the perfect balance of rich and light.
Apple and lemon myrtle meringue cake
Autumn's abundance of new apples and lemons make this delectable bake by Tracey Pattison the perfect finisher on a chilly night.
Easy Christmas tree pavlova
A pavlova is always a crowd-pleaser, but with this little cutie, you really will win everyone’s heart. You’ll need a piping bag for this recipe.
Fresh ideas
Corn
This summer, pick Australian grown corn with grassy green husks for a fresh addition to your BBQ.
Passionfruit and raspberry meringue tart
With tangy passionfruit and sharp raspberry, this is the tart of all tarts.
Pina colada bombe Alaska
Begin this recipe at least 6 hours ahead. You will need an ice cream churner.
Mango sorbet swiss meringue baubles
This decorative dessert is easy on both the eyes and the tastebuds.
Floral meringues with whipped yoghurt cream and roasted strawberries
“I defy anyone to refuse the heavenly trio of crisp meringue, pillowy whipped cream and tart roasted fruit. I think these little rosewater-scented meringues are the perfect end to a meal outdoors – eat them piled up as little pavlovas, or crush them up and serve Eton mess-style.” – Tilly Pamment
Macadamia meringue ice cream with cherry mulled wine sauce
This adults-only ice cream cake is the cherry on top of any great festive feast.
Chocolate meringue stack with praline cream
Chocolate, meringue, praline... need we say more?
Hazelnut meringata with chocolate gelato
This Italian dessert combines two legendary sweet treats, meringue and gelato.
Salted peanut and caramel meringue stack
A most decadently indulgent way to celebrate Christmas indeed. Go on, you earned it.
Gingerbread chocolate meringue cookies with warm brandy custard
These cookies are the perfect treat to leave for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.
Nectarine, creme fraiche and maple pavlova
The use of seasonal stone fruit makes this pavlova a must-make this summer.