Meringue is simply irresistible. That delicate, airy sweetness that melts in your mouth, the crisp shell that gives way to a soft, marshmallow-like center, it’s pure dessert bliss. Whether you love the drama of a towering Baked Alaska, the tart-sweet balance of a classic Lemon Meringue Tart, or the irresistible chew of a perfect macaron, this collection of 40 unique meringue desserts will take your baking to new heights.
I’ve gathered some of my absolute favorite meringue-based treats, from elegant showstoppers to simple delights that come together effortlessly. Think meringue-topped cupcakes with a cloud-like swirl, rolled meringue cakes that are as soft as a dream, and crisp pavlovas that crackle beautifully under a spoon. You’ll even find creative twists like chocolate cloud meringue cookies and indulgent layered desserts where meringue steals the show.
Each recipe includes this incredible ingredient, either you’re piping it, whipping it or toasting it. If you’ve ever been intimidated by meringue, don’t worry! With the right tips and a bit of patience, you’ll be whipping up bakery-worthy creations in no time.
So, let’s dive into the sweet, airy world of meringue!
Chocolate Meringue Roses
Chocolate Meringue Roses are a delicate and elegant dessert that can be made in advance for any occasion and everybody will be impressed and delighted. The meringues are dipped in dark chocolate which balances very well their sweetness. With their crispy texture, these meringues completely melt in your mouth.
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Heart Shaped Chocolate Pavlova
What better way to impress your Valentine on Valentine's Day than with a heart shaped chocolate pavlova drizzled with chocolate and topped with fluffy cream cheese and fresh berries?
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Cranberry White Chocolate Meringue Roll
This Cranberry White Chocolate Meringue Roll is a delicate and festive dessert perfect for celebrating the winter holidays. Consisting of a light and airy meringue filled with a white chocolate filling and freshly made cranberry and orange jam, this roll is extremely delightful and flavorful. The tart jam is balancing in such a great way the sweetness of the meringue and white chocolate, that you can hardly stop at one slice.
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Vanilla Soufflé
These vanilla souffles are simply out of this world. So fluffy with a mousse like texture, almost melting in your mouth, light and airy and full of vanilla flavor. Such an amazing way of finishing your lunch or dinner. Enjoy!
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Kremšnita – Krempita – Cremeschnitte – Vanilla Custard Cake
This delicious dessert made of sheets of crispy puff pastry, filled with vanilla custard is very familiar in many European countries and it is known under various names: cremeschnitte, krempita, kremšnita, krémes, cremsnit, cremes and so on. No matter how is called it is definitely a dessert you need to try at least once in a lifetime.
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Vanilla Meringue Mousse Cake
This Vanilla Meringue Mousse Cake is one of the most delightful vanilla cakes, with a classic combination of vanilla and chocolate. The cake consists of two vanilla sponge cake layers filled with smooth vanilla meringue mousse, topped with chocolate glaze and decorated with fresh raspberries.
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Angel Food Cake
Angel Food Cake is a delightful airy cake, fluffy like a cloud, with a white light crumb and a golden crisp crust that is simply amazing. It pairs well with fresh berries and a bit of whipped cream or ice cream on the side.
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Baked Alaska
Baked Alaska is one of the best summer desserts as it is refreshing, creamy and looks absolutely impressive. A layer of chocolate brownie topped with homemade strawberry and vanilla ice cream, with chocolate inserts, everything topped with a toasted meringue. It is totally irresistible.
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Pumpkin Mocha Cupcakes with Toasted Meringue
Invite fall aromas right inside your kitchen when whipping up a batch of these amazing Pumpkin Mocha Cupcakes. Textures of pumpkin spice crust , moist chocolate cake and light and fluffy toasted meringue, mingle in this dessert in surprising ways, making this a delightful experience for your taste buds. Coffee notes bring in a more complex flavor to these cupcakes without being too overpowering.
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Coconut Macarons
Coconut Macarons with Italian meringue method, uses shredded coconut in the shells as well as in the filling. The filling is made with white chocolate ganache and caramelized coconut for extra texture.
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Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
These Japanese Soufflé Pancakes, as their name mentions, are like little soufflés, very fluffy and soft, light like a cloud, with a delicate flavor and texture.
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S-mores Tart
This is an incredible No-Bake S’mores Tart, with a buttery crispy crust, a rich chocolaty Nutella filling and a smooth meringue on top. It’s simply amazing and hard not to love it.
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Japanese Cheesecake
Japanese Cheesecake is one of the best cheesecakes I have ever made so far. It is very delicate, with a soft, moist, light and fluffy crumb, hardly to resist eating only one slice.
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Kvæfjordkake – Norwegian Verdens Beste – World’s Best Cake
I am so glad to share with you an amazing Norwegian cake, called Kvæfjordkake – or Verdens Beste ( World's Best Cake) that is absolutely delightful. This cake consists of two layers of soft vanilla sponge cake topped with crispy baked meringue and toasted almonds filled with smooth and creamy vanilla custard and whipping cream.
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Raspberry Soufflé
This Raspberry Souffle is light and airy with a great raspberry flavor. The sweetness is very well balanced by the tart raspberry sauce .
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Summer Berry Meringue Roll
This summer berry meringue roll is one of the best summer desserts ever. A soft, light and airy meringue filled with a creamy mascarpone frosting and fresh berries, a perfect balance between sweet and tart. This dessert surpassed my expectations as I fall in love with it from the very first bite.
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Chocolate Japanese Cheesecake
Japanese Cheesecake is by far one of my favorite cheesecakes I’ve ever done. This chocolate version is totally irresistible, light, fluffy and chocolaty, with a moist texture resembling a souffle.
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Lemon Meringue Tart
This Lemon Meringue Tart is a perfect refreshing dessert for spring or summer days. Its tangy flavorful lemon filling makes such a good pair with the crispy crust and smooth toasted meringue on top. The high meringue topping makes this tart look so decadent and totally irresistible.
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Macaron Cake
Whenever you want to impress your friends or family I suggest making a macaron cake which is nothing else but a giant chocolate macaron filled with a sweetened condensed milk buttercream and flavorful raspberry jam.
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Taiwanese Castella Cake
Are you looking to create the Perfect Taiwanese Castella Cake? Look no further! This sponge cake is a delicate, airy, and light treat that is simply irresistible. If you are a fan of this classic recipe this guide will help you make a mouth-watering sponge cake that is sure to please.
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Raspberry Macarons – Italian Meringue
These raspberry macarons made with white chocolate and raspberry filling are one of my favorite combinations, the sweetness of the shells are very well balanced by the tart raspberries.
Strawberry Souffle
This Strawberry Souffle is a heavenly dessert with a delicate texture, that's as light as a cloud and bursting with strawberry flavor. Made from fresh strawberries, eggs, sugar, and a touch of magic, this sweet sensation is a symphony of flavors and textures.
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Chocolate Taiwanese Castella Cake
This Chocolate Taiwanese Castella Cake is simply delightful and irresistible. It has the same delicate texture as the vanilla version, but with a soft, moist, fluffy, and chocolaty crumb that will leave your taste buds wanting more. This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers who want to try a new and exciting dessert.
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Apple Meringue Cake
This apple meringue cake is one of the best apple desserts, the meringue has a crispy exterior while the cake is soft and apples bring such a wonderful flavor and texture, a delightful and comforting dessert indeed.
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Flourless Chocolate Raspberry Meringue Cake
This Flourless Chocolate Raspberry Cake with Meringue Topping is a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. This cake brings together the goodness of chocolate, the zing of raspberries, and the satisfying crunch of baked meringue.
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Chocolate Macarons with French Meringue Method
These Chocolate Macarons with chocolate ganache filling taste divine, are pretty easy to make, and are perfect for holiday tables or as holiday gifts.
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No-bake Chocolate Pecan Pie with Meringue Topping
This No-bake Chocolate Pecan Pie with Meringue Topping is one of the most delicious no-bake desserts you can ever prepare. Crispy buttery cookie crust filled with an amazing toasted pecan caramel filling, topped with chocolate ganache, and a generous amount of smooth, silky meringue topping.
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Gluten-Free Apricot Almond Cake
This Gluten-Free Apricot Almond Cake is a delightful treat, a perfect fusion of naturally sweet apricots and the nutty goodness of almonds. It is simple and elegant and is perfect for any occasion. This cake features a soft sponge made from almond flour, topped with juicy apricots. Plus, it's gluten-free and has a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Easy Lemon Ricotta Cake
This Easy Lemon Ricotta Cake is a delightful dessert that effortlessly combines the tangy flavor of lemons with the creamy richness of ricotta cheese. This simple yet impressive cake is an Italian-inspired dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sweet treat to enjoy with your afternoon tea, its tangy lemon flavor and creamy ricotta texture is sure to please.
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Easy Yogurt Cake
This Easy Yogurt Cake is a delectable dessert that combines the lightness of a classic sponge cake with the tangy goodness of yogurt. This irresistible treat is known for its moist and airy texture, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.
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Coffee Cake with Meringue Topping
This Coffee Cake with Meringue Topping consists of two buttery cookie layers, filled with a chocolatey filling flavored with coffee, apricot jam and walnuts and topped with meringue. It is a true delight to your taste buds.
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Chocolate Walnut Clouds with Cocoa Nibs
Chocolate Walnut Clouds with Cocoa Nibs are a type of meringue cookies crispy on the outside but still have a soft crispy texture inside, totally irresistible.
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Chocolate Souffle
The words are simply not enough to describe what a chocolate souffle tastes like. It is incredibly light, chocolatey and simply divine. If you are a chocolate lover you must give this recipe a try.
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Berry Pavlova
Berry Pavlova is an irresistible dessert, one of the best summer desserts ever. The meringues are very light and delicate, with a crisp crust and soft marshmallow like interior. Their sweetness is so well balanced with the tart fresh seasonal berries, and lightly sweet whipped cream.
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Chocolate Norwegian Cake – Chocolate Verdens Beste
This Chocolate Norwegian Cake, also known as Chocolate Verdens Beste, is an absolute delight that is sure to impress.
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Tiramisu
Nothing goes better in a hot summer day than a chilled dessert. Tiramisu is one of these irresistible desserts that is so easily to put together and requires no cooking.It is rich and fluffy, literally melts in your mouth. No wonder why everybody loves it that much.
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Pistachio Strawberry Macaron Cake
If you are looking for a sophisticated cake try this Pistachio Strawberry Macaron Cake. It will definitely impress your friends and family.
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Chocolate Macarons with Salted Caramel Filling
The idea of making chocolate macarons with salted caramel filling is simply amazing. The salted caramel blends perfectly with the chocolate macaron shells, cutting through the sweetness and making them the best macarons I've made so far.
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Peach Chocolate Pavlova
Peach Chocolate Pavlova Recipe – the chocolate bitterness along with the sour fruits and sweet meringue make a perfect combination. It is indeed an outstanding decadent dessert, that melts in your mouth.
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Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse is a great elegant dessert, smooth, creamy and airy with lots of chocolate. Quite easy and fast recipe, will surely impress your guests.
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With 40 unique meringue desserts to explore, there’s a perfect treat for every mood, celebration, and craving. If possible share your photos with me on Instagram! I would love to see your creations. Share your bakes, swap ideas, and let’s celebrate the fluffy magic of meringue together!
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