Named in honor of the famous Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova, Pavlova is a dessert cake of meringue which is baked to a thin crisp exterior with a soft moist interior and topped with whipped and flavored cream and berries, passion fruit, and kiwi or any of these additions, alone.  It is claimed by both New Zealand and Australia where it is a popular dessert, particularly for holiday celebrations, such as Christmas.  The creation of the Pavlova is attributed to Bert Sachse of the historic Esplanade Hotel in Perth, Australia.  The origin and date are much debated but the appeal of a well turned out Pavlova, a culinary tradition in both countries to this day,  remains undisputed.  Many variants turn up yearly, both rustic and highly constructed with chocolate or burnt sugar lattices, as a testament to the Pavlova's enduring popularity.