In the wake of the strawberry crisis across the country following food tampering cases where strawberries are being spiked with needles, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged Australians to “make a pav this weekend” and top it with strawberries to support farmers affected by people’s reluctance to buy the fruit.
Home Beautiful is here to help with a fabulous recipe for the perfect pavlova and a host of delicious serving alternatives.
Recipe: Pavlova wreath with strawberries, pomegranate & figs
The only pavlova recipe you’ll ever need
Black forest pavlova
Eton mess cheesecake
Gooey chocolate meringues
Whichever one you choose, remember to top it with a couple of punnets of strawberries to boost the struggling farmers whose livelihoods have been gravely affected by the wave of food tampering incidents.
If pavlova is not your thing, choose one of our favourite strawberry dessert recipes to serve instead!