10 best meringue recipes

Try my 10 best meringue recipes!

If you love sweet baked goods, you must try these delicious meringues! Check out my 10 best meringue recipes and choose the perfect one for you! These delicious cakes, made mainly from egg whites, consist of a crispy outer layer and a soft interior with a delicate, creamy consistency. Meringues can be prepared in many flavors, from traditional vanilla to more sophisticated flavors such as lemon, chocolate, or raspberry. They are ideal for parties, celebrations, or simply as a sweet treat for everyday. They can also be decorated with various toppings, such as fruits, creams, or chocolate. You won’t be able to resist eating these delicious cakes! On the blog, you’ll find plenty of amazing meringue recipes and various meringue cakes where meringue is just an element. Here, I’ve chosen 10 meringue recipes that I like the most and consider the most delicious!

How to make a perfect meringue?

Meringue is a dessert that might seem difficult to prepare, but in reality, it can be easily made at home, and the final result will surely delight you. Here are some tips on how to prepare a perfect meringue:

1. Ingredients: To prepare a basic meringue, you only need a few ingredients – first and foremost, egg whites, sugar (preferably fine), and a touch of vinegar or lemon juice. I also usually add a little potato starch for slight stabilization of the egg white foam.
2. Equipment: Before preparing meringues, it’s worth gathering all the necessary tools. You’ll need a bowl to whisk the egg whites, a mixer or food processor, and a baking sheet. It’s important that the bowl and mixer attachments are clean – free of any grease! Egg whites won’t whisk properly if they come into contact with fat.
3. Whisking egg whites: To achieve a perfect meringue, egg whites must be whisked very thoroughly. It’s best to whisk them together with sugar at high speed until the mixture is stiff and glossy. You can add a pinch of salt to facilitate the whisking process.
4. Adding sugar: Add sugar gradually, one tablespoon at a time, continuously whisking the mixture. This way, the sugar is slowly incorporated into the egg whites. Remember not to add too much sugar at once, as this can cause the mixture to become runny.
5. Consistency: The finished meringue mixture can be tested by scooping a spoonful and turning it upside down. If the mixture doesn’t fall and remains stiff, it means it’s ready to be shaped.
6. Baking: Bake the meringue on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at 100-120 degrees Celsius for about 1-2 hours, depending on the size and thickness of the meringue. It’s best to bake it in convection mode – this way, the meringue dries faster and better. A finished meringue should be crispy on the outside, but soft and creamy on the inside. Smaller meringues (bite-sized) are, of course, baked for a shorter time – they are usually entirely crispy – without a soft interior.
7. My secret meringue baking trick :) – due to convection baking, parchment paper can lift and stick to the meringue. To avoid this, I always spread a little meringue on the underside of the paper’s corners and stick it to the baking sheet. The paper definitely won’t lift then :)

Remember that every oven is different, so baking times for meringues may vary. It’s important to bake meringues slowly, avoiding high temperatures, as otherwise, they may crack. Once you’ve prepared the perfect meringue, you can decorate it in many ways, using various creams, fruits, or chocolate. Enjoy! Now that you know how to prepare a perfect meringue and how to bake it in the oven, check out my selected meringue recipes, perfect for various occasions – from holidays, birthdays, Communions, weddings, and weekend desserts. Because a delicious meringue is the perfect cake or dessert for any time of year and day.

Pavlova Meringue with Cream

Pavlova meringue is a sweet baked good originating from Australia, named after the famous Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova. It consists of a tall meringue with a crispy outer layer and a soft interior. The top of the meringue is most often filled with fresh fruits, whipped cream, and other toppings, such as chocolate pieces. Pavlova meringue is ideal for special occasions, such as birthdays or holidays, but tastes just as good for everyday enjoyment. It’s a baked good with a delicious taste that will surely delight everyone. You can prepare it in a very sophisticated and festive version, or a very simple, almost rustic one. Such a large meringue with cream and fruits is my children’s favorite meringue, and they can never resist it. On the blog, you’ll find great recipes for this famous meringue in various flavor variations. Here, I’ll give you three meringue recipes that are delicious and beautifully presented :)

Meringue with Strawberries and Whipped Cream

This recipe for meringue with strawberries is one of the oldest recipes for this delicious cake on my blog. The meringue itself is tall, with a soft, almost creamy center and crispy sides. It’s simply decorated on top with whipped cream and a generous amount of fresh strawberries. With such an excellent taste, nothing more is needed here! See for yourselves :)

Raspberry Meringue

This raspberry pavlova meringue is a delicious, crispy-on-the-outside meringue served with an incredible raspberry cream. Plus fresh raspberries and pieces of dark chocolate. The meringue in this version tastes and looks absolutely divine! But try it for yourselves and see :)

Orange-Spiced Pavlova

This meringue with orange cream and spiced cookies is a great idea for a sweet Christmas cake. The combination of orange flavor with speculoos cookies is delicious, and the meringue itself looks wonderful. I’m convinced it will disappear quickly from the table.

Meringue Tart Recipes

Meringue tarts are delicious cakes where the cake layers are replaced with meringue discs. Here, you usually bake about 2-3 lower and flatter meringues, and then layer them with cream, similar to a cake. Such meringue cakes can also be layered with various fruits, creams, or other additions like chopped chocolate, nuts, or other dried fruits. Meringue cakes are a great idea for a birthday cake – especially if you don’t trust your decorating skills :) Here, it’s enough to arrange some fresh fruits on top, and a delicious cake is ready :) You must try it!

Coffee-Caramel Meringue Cake

This coffee-caramel meringue cake is a great cake for adults. The sweetness of the meringues pairs perfectly with the distinct coffee-chocolate cream and the sweeter dulce de leche cream. The “cherry on top” here are the cherries :) You can also use other fruits here – raspberries or cherries, for example, would work well.

Meringue Tart with Fruits

This meringue cake with fresh fruits is perfect especially in summer. That’s when we have a huge selection of delicious, fresh fruits. A cake with whipped cream and plenty of fruits is delicious and light. Children will especially love it :)

Dacquoise Meringue Cake

I have a feeling I don’t need to introduce you to this dacquoise cake. It originally comes from France and has found many admirers in Poland. In the Polonized version, you might encounter the name “beza dakłas”. This is probably the sweetest meringue I’ve ever eaten. But it’s no wonder, with sweet dates and caramel added, plus crunchy nuts. Everyone should try a dacquoise meringue at least once, so be sure to prepare it!

Delicious Meringues for Dessert

Of course, you can prepare and serve meringues not only for holidays and special occasions! They will work perfectly as a delicious dessert after dinner, or an accompaniment to aromatic coffee. Smaller meringues – ideal for a few bites – will be perfect here. You can bake such mini meringues in advance and store them in an airtight container. Then, when needed, you take them out, add cream and your favorite toppings, and a delicious meringue dessert is ready. Here, I’ll give you three recipes for delicious mini meringues with various toppings, as well as a delicious meringue roll.

Rocher Meringues

Rocher Meringues are delicious homemade meringues with chocolate cream and hazelnuts. I made the chocolate cream with a generous amount of dark chocolate and cream, giving it an intense chocolate flavor. I decorated the top with a sprinkle of crushed nuts, which gave them a taste and appearance similar to Rocher pralines – I highly recommend them!

Salted Caramel Meringues

Salted Caramel Meringues are delicious mini meringues whose tops are drizzled with caramel and a touch of salt. This sweet and salty combination tastes absolutely perfect, and the meringues look beautiful (you can see a photo of these meringues at the top of the post). Serve them with whipped cream and fresh fruits, and they will taste delicious!

Dalgona Coffee Meringues

Dalgona Coffee Meringues are inspired by the famous Dalgona coffee. Here we have small sweet meringues, a light cream, and whipped Dalgona coffee on top. This is a real treat for coffee and sweet dessert lovers. You must try them!

Meringue Roll with Currants and Blackberries

Meringue roll with blackberries is an excellent idea for a summer dessert. The meringue roll itself is, in my opinion, easier to make than a traditional roll, because it’s much easier to roll up than one made from sponge cake. If you haven’t made a meringue roll yet, you absolutely must catch up! Here I recommend a roll with fruits, but on the blog you will also find a recipe for a meringue roll with chocolate cream, or a nut meringue roll – bake them all!

That’s it!

You’ve now seen my 10 best meringue recipes. This is, of course, my subjective and very difficult choice, as there are many meringue and meringue cake recipes on the blog, and each of them is unique and delicious. Therefore, be sure to also check out my entire category with meringue recipes and choose the perfect one for yourself. There you’ll find gems like aquafaba meringues or a recipe for a light meringue with baked rhubarb :)

Finally, and I’d say “at the last minute,” I’m throwing in a great recipe for a dessert using meringues. If you have small meringues at home, or a large meringue crumbles, don’t throw it away, but make Eton Mess dessert. This dessert is simply crumbled meringues layered with cream and fruits :) It’s so delicious that it disappears in a flash :)

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