Diamond Jubilee Pavlova has a Union Jack design made of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries which sit on a bed of whipped cream and sliced banana. This utterly delicious dessert can now be served as a Platinum Jubilee Pavlova!
I was so very heartened by the popularity of my Diamond Jubilee Cupcakes that I thought that I would adapt an old favourite to give it a patriotic makeover so here is my Diamond Jubilee Pavlova!
Chopped bananas hide in the cream and compliment the fresh regal fruits above.
I have adapted a Pavlova recipe from The Dairy Book of Family Cookery which was produced to celebrate the anniversary of the Milk Marketing Board. The forward in the book was written by HRH The Duchess of Kent so I feel this recipe was destined to be royal.
After whisking the egg whites and sugar and adding the vanilla extract and vinegar the meringue is spread out on the baking paper to form a circle.
Cook the meringue until firm to the touch.
This Diamond Jubilee Pavlova won’t hang around for long!
More Jubilee Recipes
Here are some more sweet treats that you could serve at your Platinum Jubilee Street Party:
- Diamond Jubilee Cupcakes
- Victoria Sandwich
- Rhubarb & Blueberry Tarte Tatin with Union Jack pattern
- Eton Mess Pots
- Cheat’s Platinum Jubilee Pudding – Lemon Swiss Roll & Amaretti Trifle
- Queen of Puddings
I’m sure you’ll love this Pavlova which should really be called the Platinum Jubilee Pavlova now! Do leave a comment and rating and let me know what you though!
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Originally published 28 May 2012 & updated 21/05/2022
Diamond Jubilee Pavlova
Ingredients
For meringue
- 3 egg whites
- 1 pinch of salt
- 250 grams / 9oz caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
For topping
- 300 millilitres 10 fl oz Whipping Cream
- 2 small bananas chopped
- 13 strawberries (depending on size, perhaps more)
- 12 raspberries
- 32 blueberries (depending on size, perhaps more)
Instructions
- Draw a 23cm (9 inch) circle on non-stick paper and place on a baking sheet.
- Whisk the egg whites with the salt until very stiff, then gradually whisk in the sugar.
- Beat until it forms stiff peaks again.
- Fold in the vanilla extract and vinegar.
- Spread the meringue mixture over the circle and bake in the oven at 140°C for about 1 hour until firm.
- Leave to cool.
- Then carefully remove the paper and place the Pavlova on a plate.
- Whip the fresh cream until stiff then fold in the chopped banana and pile on to the meringue (spreading evenly) .
- Finally use the strawberries, blueberries and raspberries to form a Union Jack pattern on top of the cream.
- Keep in the fridge until ready to serve (covered with a large bowl).
Jacqui
What a perfect pavlova for the jubilee. Fruit meringue and cream are a dream combination.
Camilla
Thank you Jacqui, they really are a lush combination:-)
Chloe
Absolutely perfect for the jubilee – I love pav but rarely make it for some silly reason. Better than trifle anyday!
Camilla
Thanks, yes, any excuse to make this wonderful dessert:-) I think I’ve only ever made trifle once with peaches from memory, not sure why as I do love trifle too, perhaps it’s laziness:-)
Kat
Perfect for celebrating!
Camilla
Thanks Kat, it really is:-)
Amy Fidler
What a beautiful dessert x
Camilla
Thanks, so delicious too:-)
Paul Wilson
Very patriotic.
Abigail Cullen
What a great looking Pavlova, looks really delicious and mouth watering good with the mixed berries on top.
Maddy
Will have to make a few different ones for the rugby world cup!
Paul Wilson
Meringue AND Berries – what’s not to like!
Susan Joyce Rogers
Thanks,looks great.
Ursula Hunt
Could be made to celebrate the Commonwealth games
Mollie at Yumbles
This looks divine! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Honest Mum
Wow this looks divine! I run a food linky #tastytuesdays if you want to link up! V
Camilla
I know I’ve entered it:-)
glenn hutton
Looks amazing…
Camilla
Thank you:-)
auntygeek
Amazing decoration! I love this! 🙂
Camilla
Thanks, it tastes great too:-)
K Mayers
Saw this the other day, had the required fruit in the house already so we couldn’t wait to try it out on the weekend – and it was delicious! Thank you for coming up with the idea 😉
Camilla
Aah, so pleased you enjoyed it:-)
Maya Russell
It looks fantastic. I have never made Pavlova or meringue, for that matter!
Camilla
Oh it’s so simple you really must try the combinations are endless:-)
Paul Wilson
What is the purpose of the vinegar in the merginue?
Camilla
I believe it strengthens the egg white and enables it to be fluffy.
sus
this would be a great one to use to celebrate the new Prince / Princess when Kate & William become Mum & Dad
Quay Po Cooks
I love pavlova.Yours looks very pretty and I am sure it taste as good as it looks.
Camilla
Ooh, it’s very tasty and the hidden banana in the cream gives it a lovely twist!
Gitte
Love a good Pavlova and yours looks wonderful indeed!
Camilla
Thank you, I think a Danish flag would have been a lot easier to make, but maybe not as tasty!