The Pavlova Legend - a bit of Aussie/Kiwi rivalry

There is a healthy rivalry between Australia and New Zealand as to the origins of the Pavlova.  Australians claim that during a 1926 world tour, the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova performed in a production of "Swan Lake" in Australia. In her honor, a master chef  by the name of Herbert Sachse created a dessert  which, like the dancer, was light and airy.... And so the Pavlova was born.

New Zealanders claim that a recipe was recorded in 1919, long before the ballerina performed in Australia.

Whatever the true origins, Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) is forever immortalised and celebrated in this uniquely antipodean dessert,

Erica's Kitchen Pavlova has all the features you would expect from a great Aussie icon.  Crisp on the outside, with a marshmallow centre.  Who needs to make their own?  Follow our simple suggestions for spectacular results: 

• Seasonal fruits drizzled with passionfruit pulp
• Fresh berries sprinkled with crushed toffee
• Crushed peppermint crisp sprinkled on whipped cream
• Flavour cream with a teaspoon of instant coffee.  Decorate with grated or flaked chocolate and milk and white chocolate malt balls.
• For a kids party, decorate with jelly snakes, marshmallows, flaked chocolate and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
• Celebrate with this great tradition at your next barbeque or party. Try our green and gold pav or design your own unique creation.