Pavlova

Pavlova is a light, airy dessert featuring a crisp meringue shell with a soft, marshmallow-like center, typically topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit. It is a beloved sweet treat often associated with celebrations in Australia and New Zealand, where its origin is a point of friendly national rivalry.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Pavlova is high in carbohydrates and sugar from the meringue and fruit, with moderate fat from the whipped cream. A single serving generally provides around 250-350 calories, along with some vitamin C from the fruit toppings.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	32 g
Sodium	45 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Calcium	15 mg
Iron	0.3 mg
Magnesium	8 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Vitamin C	5 mg
Vitamin B12	0.1 mcg
Selenium	3 mcg

Per 1 piece (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The dessert is named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, and its unique texture—a crisp crust yielding to a soft interior—makes it a standout among meringue-based sweets.