What to make with meringues

Meringues are a classic addition to summer desserts. Their sweet flavour and crisp texture contrasts beautifully with fresh berries and whipped cream (hello, Eton mess), while a pavlova topped with seasonal fruit is hard to beat. From easy tips if you fancy making meringue from scratch to creative ideas for how to top and fill ready-made meringues, read our 10 best ways with meringues and keep everyone sweet this summer.

1. Make an ice cream stack

Crisp meringues plus juicy berries, ice cream and chocolate sauce equals summer dessert nirvana. Try this easy recipe for an epic summer ice cream meringue stack at your next get-together, inspired by nostalgic black forest flavours.

4. Give a meringue dessert board a go

Got a crowd coming to watch the tennis? Pile meringue nests onto a board with buttermilk scones (make using our shortcut scone mix), chocolate-dipped strawberries, jam and whipped cream, then let everyone dig in.

5. Make meringue from scratch

Don't be daunted by making your own meringue – it's surprisingly easy. Want to know how to make meringue? Try this step-by-step pavlova traybake recipe, made with a basic meringue mix of egg whites and caster sugar that's whipped until glossy and stiff, then baked. Make sure your bowl is spotlessly clean – this will help the mixture hold. We've topped it with glossy strawberries and freshly whipped cream.

6. Or try an easy cheat’s pavlova

No time to make your own? Our Collection Hand-finished Madagascan Vanilla Pavlova Base is your friend. Simply top with whipped cream and your choice of seasonal fruit for a showstopping dessert that's ready in 10 minutes. Try our apricot and amaretto pavlova recipe for a grown-up twist.

7. Use to decorate cakes and bakes

Adorn your creations with cute mini meringues and meringue kisses to gain star baker status without the stress. Try these zingy lemon bars, topped with tiny Raspberry Ripple Meringue Sprinkles, or an Insta-worthy Passion Star Martini cake adorned with colourful fruity Meringue Kisses.

We've got all you need to turn out showstopping summer desserts in the Foodhall. Pick up top-quality baking ingredients and browse our summer recipes for hundreds of delicious ideas. Or for handy hacks, must-try ingredients and ideas, check out our summer inspiration hub.