Sweet Smarts: Make the Most of Summer Fruits with Smart Choice Pavlova

Dec 1, 2025

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High-quality pantry staples ensure you’re only ever a few steps from a tasty dessert - and in summer, that’s all about making the most of fresh fruits. With Smart Choice, it’s easy to create gold-standard pavlova moments that look stunning, taste fresh, and deliver consistent results every service.

And pavlova isn’t just for Christmas - serve it any time and you’re onto a winner. Vanilla cream, cherries and berries will always be a classic favourite, but summer is the perfect season to add bright citrus and premium finishes to keep your menu feeling fresh.

A Dessert Base That Works Across Every Summer Occasion

Smart Choice pavlovas give you a reliable foundation for a wide range of desserts - from mini bites for functions and cafés to a large centrepiece pavlova built for sharing. They’re easy to dress up with seasonal ingredients, and they allow your team to create variety without adding complexity.

Summer Pavlova Menu Ideas

Here are the four summer-ready pavlova styles featured in the magazine - designed to help you create effortless dessert appeal with fruit at its peak:

Mini pavlovas with blueberries, yellow cream, and caramel shards on a white stand. Soft yellow background, elegant dessert display.

Festive Pavlova with Lemon Curd & Blueberries

A bright, fresh option that pairs citrus tang with the sweetness of blueberries - perfect for a lighter summer dessert that still feels indulgent.

A pavlova topped with cherries, strawberries, and peach slices, set against a pale yellow background. Whipped cream adorns the dessert.

Large Pavlova with Summer Fruit Medley

The ultimate centrepiece. Piled with seasonal fruit, this style is ideal for shared desserts, catered events and grazing tables where you want maximum impact.

Meringue desserts with berries, cream, and purple flowers on a pink background. A wooden cake stand is partially visible.

Mini Pavlova Bites with Mixed Berries & Whipped Cream

Classic, colourful and always popular - perfect for café cabinets, plated dessert options, and function platters.

Creamy meringues with raspberries, pistachios, and flowers on a tray. Soft pink background enhances the fresh, vibrant dessert display.

Mini Pavlova Bites with Whipped Mascarpone Cream, Fresh Raspberries & Pistachio Dust

A premium twist with texture and contrast - creamy mascarpone, tart raspberries and pistachio dust create a modern look that elevates any dessert offering.