Something Delicious

[Ursy]

Originally Posted by Sun

There is also some debate over the method of preparation. The directions that I see, instruct to bake the meringue. lusciouskiwi claims that this is not a baked meringue dessert so now I am confused. Do you all top the Pavlova with berries and kiwi?

It is baked - I have never heard of a non-baked pavlova. You wouldn't get that lovely delicate crust, otherwise! I wonder if lusciouskiwi meant it's not a baked meringue dessert in that it's not baked to a crisp like meringues are? It's still lovely and soft on the inside.

We top pavlovas with whatever fruit takes our fancy, and lots of whipped cream as well. Well, it's usually fruit... I have seen chocolate shavings and whipped cream but most commonly, it's fruit.