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Diamond Jubilee Pavlova

Updated 22 May 2022 Published 28 May 2012 32 Comments

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Diamond Jubilee Pavlova
Platinum Jubilee Pavlova
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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!

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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.

Diamond Jubilee Pavlova

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.

Diamond Jubilee Pavlova on a white platter.

This Diamond Jubilee Pavlova won’t hang around for long!

Diamond Jubilee Pavlova cut in half.

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

Diamond Jubilee Pavlova overhead shot.

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

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Diamond Jubilee Pavlova

This Jubilee Pavlova hides a secret banana element in the cream whilst the strawberries, raspberries and blueberries take centre stage to form a splendid Union Jack.
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 8 - 10
Author Camilla Hawkins

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).

Notes

This Pavlova can be made in the morning for serving later in the day. Best eaten within 2 days.

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Comments

  1. Jacqui

    01/06/2022 at 12:15 am

    What a perfect pavlova for the jubilee. Fruit meringue and cream are a dream combination.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/06/2022 at 12:07 am

      Thank you Jacqui, they really are a lush combination:-)

      Reply
  2. Chloe

    27/05/2022 at 1:41 am

    Absolutely perfect for the jubilee – I love pav but rarely make it for some silly reason. Better than trifle anyday!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      27/05/2022 at 3:14 pm

      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:-)

      Reply
  3. Kat

    21/05/2022 at 10:50 am

    Perfect for celebrating!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/05/2022 at 12:27 pm

      Thanks Kat, it really is:-)

      Reply
  4. Amy Fidler

    12/04/2017 at 7:16 am

    What a beautiful dessert x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      12/04/2017 at 11:15 am

      Thanks, so delicious too:-)

      Reply
  5. Paul Wilson

    03/11/2015 at 12:00 am

    Very patriotic.

    Reply
  6. Abigail Cullen

    26/09/2014 at 10:14 am

    What a great looking Pavlova, looks really delicious and mouth watering good with the mixed berries on top.

    Reply
  7. Maddy

    23/09/2014 at 6:09 pm

    Will have to make a few different ones for the rugby world cup!

    Reply
  8. Paul Wilson

    21/07/2014 at 12:07 am

    Meringue AND Berries – what’s not to like!

    Reply
  9. Susan Joyce Rogers

    07/07/2014 at 4:37 pm

    Thanks,looks great.

    Reply
  10. Ursula Hunt

    04/07/2014 at 11:31 am

    Could be made to celebrate the Commonwealth games

    Reply
  11. Mollie at Yumbles

    26/06/2014 at 12:19 pm

    This looks divine! Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  12. Honest Mum

    07/06/2014 at 9:14 am

    Wow this looks divine! I run a food linky #tastytuesdays if you want to link up! V

    Reply
    • Camilla

      07/06/2014 at 12:23 pm

      I know I’ve entered it:-)

      Reply
  13. glenn hutton

    15/04/2014 at 10:17 am

    Looks amazing…

    Reply
    • Camilla

      17/04/2014 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you:-)

      Reply
  14. auntygeek

    16/03/2014 at 8:36 pm

    Amazing decoration! I love this! 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      18/03/2014 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks, it tastes great too:-)

      Reply
  15. K Mayers

    10/02/2014 at 5:17 pm

    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 😉

    Reply
    • Camilla

      10/02/2014 at 10:51 pm

      Aah, so pleased you enjoyed it:-)

      Reply
  16. Maya Russell

    23/01/2014 at 7:43 am

    It looks fantastic. I have never made Pavlova or meringue, for that matter!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/01/2014 at 4:36 pm

      Oh it’s so simple you really must try the combinations are endless:-)

      Reply
  17. Paul Wilson

    11/11/2013 at 1:50 am

    What is the purpose of the vinegar in the merginue?

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/11/2013 at 10:56 pm

      I believe it strengthens the egg white and enables it to be fluffy.

      Reply
  18. sus

    05/07/2013 at 5:35 pm

    this would be a great one to use to celebrate the new Prince / Princess when Kate & William become Mum & Dad

    Reply
  19. Quay Po Cooks

    13/11/2012 at 1:24 pm

    I love pavlova.Yours looks very pretty and I am sure it taste as good as it looks.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/11/2012 at 1:28 pm

      Ooh, it’s very tasty and the hidden banana in the cream gives it a lovely twist!

      Reply
  20. Gitte

    29/05/2012 at 2:23 pm

    Love a good Pavlova and yours looks wonderful indeed!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/05/2012 at 4:25 pm

      Thank you, I think a Danish flag would have been a lot easier to make, but maybe not as tasty!

      Reply

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