Pavlova
Delicious meringue-based dessert with berries that’s especially popular in New Zealand and Australia. This cake was actually created in honor of the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. There are several versions of how and why this cake was created disputed between Australians and New Zealanders. According to one version, the dessert was created by a chef from Australia, for Pavlova’s birthday. Early on when Pavlova toured Australia and New Zealand, she stayed in a hotel where he worked and he created it in honor of her. In another version, the cake was created by a different chef from New Zealand, in honor of Pavlova and her tour.
But whoever invented this dessert, it really is amazing! Delicate, light and airy, so delightful and actually very easy to prepare. By adding the cornstarch, the dessert stays soft and delicate inside and crispy on top, which is not normal for meringue. You can decorate the top of this dessert with different berries and fruits, syrup, chocolate. In Australia and New Zealand they usually use strawberries for decoration. Its very important to not open the oven door when you are cooking meringues and decorate the cake just before serving.
Here are some recipes:
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