It took this month’s bucket list bake challenge for me to finally attempt my first ever pavlova, and I relied on ATK’s foolproof Swiss Meringue version to ensure success. True to its description, the recipe produced meringues with crisp exteriors and marshmallowy insides, allowing them to serve as a texturally appealing base for lightly sweetened whipped cream and fresh fruit. Definitely on the repeat list.

Berry Pavlova, Passionfruit Curd, Vanilla Diplomat, Fresh Berries, Red Wine Berry Coulis. The blackberries were impressively sweet.