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The Blue Ducks' pavlova with chantilly cream, summer fruit and basil oil (optional) (Recipe here). Photo: Christopher Pearce -
Adam Liaw's coconut and lychee pavlova with mango sauce (Recipe here). Photo: William Meppem -
This Golden Gaytime slablova is a crowd-pleaser (Recipe plus three other toppings here). Photo: Katrina Meynink -
Adam Liaw's peach and passionfruit pavlova pots (Recipe here). Photo: William Meppem -
Keep it simple with Neil Perry's classic passionfruit pavlova (Recipe here). Photo: William Meppem -
Rachel Khoo's coconut, lime and mango meringue roulade (Recipe here). Photo: William Meppem -
Adam Liaw's pavlova shards are fun toppings for ice-cream cones (Recipe here). Photo: William Meppem -
Tropical pavlova: Palm sugar meringues topped with barbecued pineapple, and mango-passionfruit granita (Recipe here). Photo: William Meppem -
A show-stopping pavlova decorated with freeze-dried fruit, pistachios and rosewater cream (Recipe here). Photo: Steven Siewert -
Emiko Davies' raspberry swirl pavlova, decorated with pistachios and rose-scented raspberries (Recipe here). Photo: Emiko Davies -
Individual brown sugar meringues with caramelised figs (Recipe here). Photo: Murdoch Books -
Watching the Australian Open tennis? This Eton mess with strawberries and cream is a perfect treat (Recipe here). Photo: Edwina Pickles -
Karen Martini's pavlova is dressed up with roasted apricots, vanilla, blackberries and tangy lemon curd (Recipe here). Photo: Marcel Aucar -
Deconstructed pavlova: Frank Camorra's star anise meringue, crushed berries and fromage frais (Recipe here). Photo: Marina Oliphant -
Dessert-meets-decoration: Rachel Khoo's pomegranate pavlova wreath is an edible table centrepiece (Recipe here). Photo: William Meppem -
Or try Emiko Davies' wreath drizzled with spice wine syrup and blackberries (Recipe here). Photo: Emiko Davies -
Move over ice-cream sandwiches: Meringue sandwiches with passionfruit cream, macadamia toffee shards and boozy passionfruit sauce (Recipe here). Photo: Murdoch Books -
Rob Kabboord's foolproof pavlova recipe is a Good Food reader favourite (Step-by-step guide here). Photo: Melanie Faith Dove -
Pavlovas or vol au vents? Mini pavlovas (Recipe here). Photo: Murdoch Books -
Adam Liaw's sure-fire strawberry pavlova with white chocolate cream (Recipe here). Photo: Sahlan Hayes -
Soft peaks: a mountain of meringue (Recipe here). Photo: Murdoch Books -
Let's roll: Neil Perry's retro meringue roulade (Recipe here). Photo: William Meppem -
Or try this chocolate spin on a meringue roulade from Melbourne's Beatrix cafe (Video and recipe here). Photo: Tim Young -
Watch Dan Lepard's meringue method in this step-by-step guide (Video here). Photo: Stephen Claxton -
Frank Camorra's pavlova oozing with passionfruit curd (Recipe here). Photo: Marcel Aucar -
Or try his rose meringues with apple curd and toasted almonds (Recipe here). Photo: Marcel Aucar
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From cream covered classics to mod-meringues, here are our favourite pavlova recipes.
Whether you opt for cute pavlova pots, sweet vol au vents, a mountain of soft peaks or roll-your-own roulade, Australia Day is a the perfect excuse to whip up a patriotic pav.
We've also included our foolproof step-by-step guides for those tackling their first meringue masterpiece.
And when it comes to leftover egg yolks, curd is the word: many of the above pavs feature a fruit curd filling.