"Some people prefer a soft center with a crunchy exterior," she added, "while others enjoy it fully crunchy." The nice part of experimenting with pavlova making is that no matter what technique ...

Pavlova dessert with a round white base topped whipped cream and strawberries on a light pink elevated cake plate surrounded by scattered strawberries - Lilechka75/Getty Images ...

Making the meringue takes time, but it can be made in advance ready to construct the pavlova at the last minute. Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2. Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking ...

So you thought there was only one way to make pavlova? Genevieve Knights thinks differently and in this simply titled book, Pavlova, she offers 50 delectable recipes for one of New Zealand's ...

An autumnal take on the classic Australian pavlova, best served with a glass ... Dollop the mixture in a 20cm/8in circle on the baking paper, making the sides slightly higher than the centre.