Was the pavlova an Australian invention?

Question

the name pavlova was a russian name so did pavlova originate from the ussr

Answer 1

Give it to the Kiwis, have some sympathy, after all they have precious little else to be proud about. Unless you like sheep that is.

Answer 2

dont know, australians or kiwi's.

Answer 3

it's a toss up between the aussies and the kiwis

Answer 4

There is a controversary with both Australia and New Zealand.

While it has been suggested this dessert was created in New Zealand, it has also become recognized as a popular Australian dish. Both countries claim to have invented this dessert and claim it as their national dish.

There are a number of sights which give both credit for the invention.

However, if it's for the actual recipe, then it has to go to a New Zealander.

In New Zealand, a cookbook published in 1926 by E. Futter titled Home Cookery for New Zealand contained a recipe for "Meringue with Fruit Filling." Although the name Pavlova is not used, the recipe is similar.

Answer 5

Not sure but it's only been Australians who I've ever seen making one...or having one...

The first time I tasted one was when I was an exchange student and they had each of us bring a traditional dish from our countries and an Australian girl brought a pavlova in.