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    Pavlova Grazing Board

    Published: Feb 18, 2020 · Modified: Dec 8, 2021 by Libby Hakim · 2 Comments

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    A Pavlova Grazing Board is always a hit! Your guests can build their very own pavlova creation – just to their liking.

    pavlova grazing board

    What is a Pavlova Grazing Board?

    Over Christmas 2019, Shalini Nestor of Swish Biscuits shared her pavlova grazing board creation.

    Pavlova lovers went a little crazy for this idea, and her post quickly went viral.

    Although I'm a big fan of the traditional pavlova, there are many things to love about this modern version of the traditional dessert.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    Among the many reasons to love this grazing board, three big things stand out.

    1. Pavlova shells: a blank canvas

    With individual pavlova shells, everyone can make these little pavs up just to their own liking.

    No more picking the kiwi fruit off or dodging the passionfruit seeds. The controversy of whether banana belongs on this dessert is avoided.

    (If you do include banana on your board, be sure to sprinkle with lemon juice to avoid the banana going brown.)

    Yes, this recipe means each guest enjoys their own customised creation.

    pavlova shells

    2. A chance to get creative

    Another lovely thing about this dessert is that you can get creative when making up the platter.

    Here, I've gone with a summer fruits theme, adding passionfruit, peach, cherries and mango along with strawberries and kiwi fruit.

    A few sprigs of mint provided some more colour and I decorated the table around the board with a cutting of passionfruit vine.

    Whatever theme you go wth, remember that plenty of colour and contrast adds up to a jaw-dropping grazing board.

    I've seen other boards with pots of melted chocolate, caramel and other sweet sauces. Coconut and chopped pieces of chocolate bars will also go down a treat.

    What theme do you think would work well with a pavlova grazing board? I'd love to hear from you in the comments below.

    pavlova grazing board close up

    3. The WOW factor

    You really can create something wonderful quite easily with this dessert.

    The combination of creamy white pavlova shells, chopped fruits and pots of whipped cream and other lovely things is absolutely tantalising.

    Making a pavlova grazing board vs traditional pavlova

    For both a traditional pavlova and a grazing board, make the pavlova part the day before and then store it/them in the oven or an airtight container.

    The grazing board or pavlova can then be made up just before serving.

    It really is just a case of what your guests will enjoy more when it comes to deciding which option is the better one.

    Whatever you decide, be sure to check out Nana Ling's Traditional Pavlova Recipe, where I've covered all the tips on making perfect pavlova.

    More perfect party food

    Here are some more ideas for your next gathering:

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    • choc berry cups.
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    Pavlova Grazing Board

    Libby Hakim
    Summer fruits is the theme for this pavlova grazing board.
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
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    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 265 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large tray or board
    • Two small glass bowls
    • A few serving spoons

    Ingredients
      

    Pavlova

    • 4 egg whites
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 1 cup caster sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
    • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

    Whipped cream

    • 600 ml thickened cream
    • 1 tablespoon icing sugar

    Fruit

    • ½ mango
    • 3 passionfruit
    • 1 punnet strawberries
    • 1 peach
    • 2 kiwifruit
    • 10 cherries
    • 3 sprigs fresh mint

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 120 degrees celsius (fan-forced)
    • Line a few baking trays with baking paper.
    • Beat egg whites and salt on medium-high speed until the mixture forms soft peaks.
      egg whites soft peaks
    • Add sugar gradually while mixing on low speed. Then return to med-high speed and beat for another three minutes. The mixture should look thick and glossy - if it doesn't continue beating for another minute.
      pavlova mix in stand mixer
    • Return mixture to low speed and add vanilla essence and vinegar. Mix until combined.
    • Spoon mixture onto trays to create 8 separate mini pavlova shells. Flatten and shape each shell slightly so you have circles of about 8-10cm in diameter.
    • Turn oven down to 100 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and place trays in oven. Cook for 40 minutes and then turn oven off. DO NOT open the oven door. Leave the pavlovas to cool in the oven for at least a few hours, preferably half a day.
    • Once completely cool, remove from the oven.
    • To make the whipped cream, simply combine the cream and icing sugar and the beat until peaks form. Place in one of the small bowls.
    • Cut fruit to your liking (and substitute other fruits if you prefer banana, figs, blueberries or something else) and place chopped strawberries in the other small bowl.
    • Place pavlova shells, fruit and mint on the tray or board, using a little creativity to make your pavlova grazing board truly special.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 41mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1012IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Maree McGinniss

      February 26, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      This is the same as my family recipe. Love it!

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      • Libby

        March 05, 2020 at 8:29 pm

        Wonderful, Maree! I love this recipe. Once I discovered it, it became my new go-to pavlova recipe.

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