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 foreward 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 vinigar the meringue is spread out on the baking paper to form a circle.
Cook the meringue until firm to the touch.
This dessert won’t hang around for long!
- 3 Egg whites
- A pinch of salt
- 250g / 9oz Caster sugar
- 5ml (1tsp) Vanilla extract
- 5ml (1tsp) vinegar
- 300ml (10 fl oz) Whipping Cream
- Fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
- 2 Small bananas, chopped
- 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 and decorate with the fruit to form a Union Jack.
If you try this Diamond Jubilee Pavlova do leave a comment and let me know what you though!
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Amy Fidler
12/04/2017 at 7:16 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a beautiful dessert x
Camilla
12/04/2017 at 11:15 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, so delicious too:-)
Paul Wilson
03/11/2015 at 12:00 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Very patriotic.
Abigail Cullen
26/09/2014 at 10:14 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a great looking Pavlova, looks really delicious and mouth watering good with the mixed berries on top.
Maddy
23/09/2014 at 6:09 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Will have to make a few different ones for the rugby world cup!
Paul Wilson
21/07/2014 at 12:07 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Meringue AND Berries – what’s not to like!
Susan Joyce Rogers
07/07/2014 at 4:37 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks,looks great.
Ursula Hunt
04/07/2014 at 11:31 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Could be made to celebrate the Commonwealth games
Mollie at Yumbles
26/06/2014 at 12:19 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks divine! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Honest Mum
07/06/2014 at 9:14 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Wow this looks divine! I run a food linky #tastytuesdays if you want to link up! V
Camilla
07/06/2014 at 12:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I know I’ve entered it:-)
glenn hutton
15/04/2014 at 10:17 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks amazing…
Camilla
17/04/2014 at 9:43 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
auntygeek
16/03/2014 at 8:36 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Amazing decoration! I love this! 🙂
Camilla
18/03/2014 at 8:37 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, it tastes great too:-)
K Mayers
10/02/2014 at 5:17 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
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
10/02/2014 at 10:51 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Aah, so pleased you enjoyed it:-)
Maya Russell
23/01/2014 at 7:43 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It looks fantastic. I have never made Pavlova or meringue, for that matter!
Camilla
23/01/2014 at 4:36 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh it’s so simple you really must try the combinations are endless:-)
Paul Wilson
11/11/2013 at 1:50 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What is the purpose of the vinegar in the merginue?
Camilla
11/11/2013 at 10:56 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I believe it strengthens the egg white and enables it to be fluffy.
sus
05/07/2013 at 5:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
this would be a great one to use to celebrate the new Prince / Princess when Kate & William become Mum & Dad
Quay Po Cooks
13/11/2012 at 1:24 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love pavlova.Yours looks very pretty and I am sure it taste as good as it looks.
Camilla
13/11/2012 at 1:28 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ooh, it’s very tasty and the hidden banana in the cream gives it a lovely twist!
Gitte
29/05/2012 at 2:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love a good Pavlova and yours looks wonderful indeed!
Camilla
29/05/2012 at 4:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, I think a Danish flag would have been a lot easier to make, but maybe not as tasty!
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