Ben Dearnley
Pavlova is a festive showstopper and ultimate summer entertainer, plus it’s the dessert you make to impress a crowd. So, it’s no wonder pavlova recipes are so popular this time of year.
Pavlova’s provenance has long been debated. New Zealand and Australia claim credit for the invention of this dessert. But who could blame us? One taste, and it’s hard not to be hooked. Here, we’ve curated our favourite Christmas pavlova recipes, from citrus-leaning pavs to ones with cardamom, rose cream and bouncy meringue to whisk you into the festive spirit.
And if wowing from start to finish is the mission this Christmas Day, our 18 new Christmas recipes will set a thrilling holiday table. But there’s one non-negotiable: there must be a pav.
The best pavlova recipes for Christmas 2024
Peach pavlova trifle with brandy custard
Two favourite desserts combine in this peach and pavlova trifle.
Cardamom-pistachio pavlova with rose cream
As showstopper desserts go, this pavlova takes out the cakes.
Mango, macadamia and spiced white chocolate pavlova wreath
Inspired by the flavours of Australian summer, this stunning pavlova wreath is the perfect festive centrepiece. Begin this recipe the day before.
Berry and pistachio stacked pavlova
This three-tiered berry and pistachio pavlova is a real showstopper.
Coconut pavlova with passionfruit jam and lychees
A taste of the tropics.
Rockpool Bar & Grill’s passionfruit pavlova
It’s one of the best-selling desserts at Rockpool Bar & Grill for good reason. The fresh and tangy passionfruit is the perfect match for the pavlova’s sweet meringue.
Cherry Ripe pavlova
Emma Knowles recipe for Cherry Ripe pavlova.
Coconut-caramel pavlova
This pavlova recipe is a pure taste of the tropics, with a coconut yoghurt taking the place of the usual whipped cream. Be creative with your toppings, whether that means lychee, mangosteen or another summer favourite.
Bert’s passionfruit and elderflower pavlova
A heavenly pavlova recipe by Jordan Toft, head chef at Bert’s in Newport, Sydney.
Frozen spiced chocolate pavlova
Dark chocolate semifreddo is topped with a cinnamon, clove and nutmeg-spiced pavlova for a show-stopping finish to a meal.
Blackberry and lemon mini pavlovas
A tarter-than-usual lemon curd offsets pavlova’s sweetness, while blackberries add a delightful summer fragrance.
Passionfruit and mango pavlova
This recipe features a crisp, lime-scented meringue topped with layers of tart passionfruit curd. The finishing touch? Summer’s sweetest mangoes, of course.
Pauline Kwong’s pavlova
A Christmas recipe from Australian Gourmet Traveller for pavlova with strawberries by Kylie Kwong.
Watermelon-rose pavlova wreath
This wreath-shaped pavlova ramps up the festivity factor. A cream made with a simple drained yoghurt makes a change from the more usual cream topping and cuts through the sweetness of the pav.
Lauren Eldridge’s brown-sugar pavlova with mango, hibiscus, hazelnut and coconut cream
It’s everything you could want in a pav.
Golden pavlova with mango yoghurt and tropical fruits
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for golden pavlova with mango yoghurt and tropical fruits.
Spice Temple’s Chinese pavlova
Put a Chinese twist on this classic dessert, thanks to Melbourne’s Spice Temple.
Rolled soft meringue with tropical fruit and lime mascarpone
Think of it as an inside-out pavlova.
Pavlova semifreddo with banana and passionfruit
Recipe for pavlova semifreddo with banana and passionfruit.
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